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

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What are the differences between nutmeg and taffy (candy)?

  • Nutmeg is richer than taffy (candy) in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, and zinc.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 126% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in taffy (candy) is lower.
  • The glycemic index of nutmeg is lower.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types in this article.

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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.
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
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 +2200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11566.7%
Contains more IronIron +30300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +923.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%

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.
Nutmeg
7
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64850%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +440%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
4
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 +19366.7%
Contains more FatsFats +990.4%
Contains more WaterWater +28.5%
Contains more OtherOther +913%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 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 +284.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0mg 126%
Copper 1.027mg 0mg 114%
Saturated fat 25.94g 2.049g 109%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Fats 36.31g 3.33g 51%
Magnesium 183mg 0mg 44%
Iron 3.04mg 0.01mg 38%
Phosphorus 213mg 1mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.028mg 27%
Folate 76µg 0µg 19%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.21mg 18%
Calcium 184mg 8mg 18%
Carbs 49.29g 91.56g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0mg 12%
Protein 5.84g 0.03g 12%
Potassium 350mg 3mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.002mg 8%
Calories 525kcal 397kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0.838g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.012mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 5µg 27µg 2%
Sodium 16mg 52mg 2%
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.121g 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 68.48g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg 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
18%
Nutmeg
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.891g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.