Palm oil vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between palm oil and taffy (candy)?
- Palm oil is richer than taffy (candy) in vitamin E, vitamin K, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Palm oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 236% more.
- Palm oil has 177 times more vitamin E than taffy (candy). While palm oil has 15.94mg of vitamin E, taffy (candy) has only 0.09mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in taffy (candy) is lower.
- The glycemic index of palm oil is lower.
We used Oil, palm 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +17611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2903% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
49.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
37 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.3 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 | +4315.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7586% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 49.3g | 2.049g | 215% |
| Fats | 100g | 3.33g | 149% |
| Vitamin E | 15.94mg | 0.09mg | 106% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 37g | 0.838g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.3g | 0.121g | 61% |
| Carbs | 0g | 91.56g | 31% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 397kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 0.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Potassium | 0mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 47.251g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Palm oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Palm oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.