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

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Summary of differences between Nectarine and Taffy (candy)

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin C, and Potassium in Nectarine is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • The amount of Sugar in Nectarine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nectarines, raw and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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.
Contains more Iron +2700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2500%
Contains more Potassium +6600%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +2700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2500%
Contains more Potassium +6600%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +232%
Contains more Vitamin E +755.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4525%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +232%
Contains more Vitamin E +755.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4525%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3433.3%
Contains more Water +1706%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Contains more Fats +940.6%
Contains more Carbs +767.9%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 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 Protein +3433.3%
Contains more Water +1706%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Contains more Fats +940.6%
Contains more Carbs +767.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +852.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.121
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +852.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.121

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nectarine Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 8.85g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 1.06g 0.03g Nectarine
Fats 0.32g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 10.55g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 44kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g Nectarine
Sugar 7.89g 68.48g Nectarine
Fiber 1.7g 0g Nectarine
Calcium 6mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.28mg 0.01mg Nectarine
Magnesium 9mg 0mg Nectarine
Phosphorus 26mg 1mg Nectarine
Potassium 201mg 3mg Nectarine
Sodium 0mg 52mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.17mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.086mg 0mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.054mg 0mg Nectarine
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 332IU 100IU Nectarine
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0.09mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Nectarine
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.028mg Nectarine
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.012mg Nectarine
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.002mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.185mg 0.004mg Nectarine
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0mg Nectarine
Folate 5µg 0µg Nectarine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.005mg Nectarine
Threonine 0.009mg Nectarine
Isoleucine 0.009mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.014mg Nectarine
Lysine 0.016mg Nectarine
Methionine 0.006mg Nectarine
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg Nectarine
Histidine 0.008mg Nectarine
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Nectarine
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Nectarine
Saturated Fat 0.025g 2.049g Nectarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.121g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nectarine Taffy (candy)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Nectarine
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Nectarine
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.