Macadamia vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between macadamia and taffy (candy)
- The amount of manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3 in macadamia is higher than in taffy (candy).
- Macadamia covers your daily need for manganese, 180% more than taffy (candy).
- The amount of saturated fat in taffy (candy) is lower.
- Macadamia has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of macadamia is 10, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +962.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12166.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +36800% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +519% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18700% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +414.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4167.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1250% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123550% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18850% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 4.131mg | 0mg | 180% |
Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 0.838g | 145% |
Fats | 75.77g | 3.33g | 111% |
Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.028mg | 97% |
Copper | 0.756mg | 0mg | 84% |
Saturated fat | 12.061g | 2.049g | 46% |
Iron | 3.69mg | 0.01mg | 46% |
Fiber | 8.6g | 0g | 34% |
Magnesium | 130mg | 0mg | 31% |
Phosphorus | 188mg | 1mg | 27% |
Carbs | 13.82g | 91.56g | 26% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0mg | 21% |
Calories | 718kcal | 397kcal | 16% |
Protein | 7.91g | 0.03g | 16% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.004mg | 15% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 0.002mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.012mg | 12% |
Potassium | 368mg | 3mg | 11% |
Zinc | 1.3mg | 0.21mg | 10% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 0.121g | 9% |
Calcium | 85mg | 8mg | 8% |
Selenium | 3.6µg | 0.7µg | 5% |
Folate | 11µg | 0µg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
Sodium | 5mg | 52mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 5.22g | 91.56g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.57g | 68.48g | N/A |
Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.363mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +26266.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2175.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +395.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +562.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +256.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
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 | +6925.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1141.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83% |