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Muffin vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between muffin and taffy (candy)?

  • Taffy (candy) has less vitamin K, phosphorus, manganese, iron, selenium, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin E than muffin.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 32% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less sodium.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Muffin
Muffin
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3933.3%
Contains more IronIron +12900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1071.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Muffin
Muffin
12
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1711.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12966.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
4
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14866.7%
Contains more FatsFats +382.6%
Contains more WaterWater +414.6%
Contains more OtherOther +543.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +475.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6596.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.121g 53%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.3µg 32%
Phosphorus 146mg 1mg 21%
Fats 16.07g 3.33g 20%
Manganese 0.449mg 0mg 20%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Iron 1.3mg 0.01mg 16%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.7µg 14%
Carbs 53g 91.56g 13%
Folate 48µg 0µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.028mg 12%
Sodium 336mg 52mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.012mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.838g 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.09mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.002mg 9%
Protein 4.49g 0.03g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.004mg 9%
Copper 0.06mg 0mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Cholesterol 30mg 9mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.01µg 6%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Saturated fat 2.844g 2.049g 4%
Calcium 44mg 8mg 4%
Potassium 121mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0mg 3%
Magnesium 10mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Calories 375kcal 397kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin A 21µg 27µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 68.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Taffy (candy)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Muffin
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.795g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.