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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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +30300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +21200%
Contains more Potassium +11566.7%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Zinc +923.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +30300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +21200%
Contains more Potassium +11566.7%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Zinc +923.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +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
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 100
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 100

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19366.7%
Contains more Fats +990.4%
Contains more Water +28.5%
Contains more Other +913%
Contains more Carbs +85.8%
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 Protein +19366.7%
Contains more Fats +990.4%
Contains more Water +28.5%
Contains more Other +913%
Contains more Carbs +85.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 5.84g 0.03g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 3.33g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 525kcal 397kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 68.48g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 0g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 8mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 0.01mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 0mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 1mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 3mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 52mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.21mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 100IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.028mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.012mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.002mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Nutmeg
Trans Fat 0.131g Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.838g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.121g Nutmeg
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
Nutmeg 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
20%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg 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. 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.