Potato vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potatoes and taffy (candy)
- Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, iron, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B3 than potatoes.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for potatoes is 23% higher.
- Potatoes are lower in saturated fat.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than taffy (candy).
Food types used in this article are Potatoes, flesh, and skin, 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 | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14066.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +189.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +7275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 91.56g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 397kcal | 16% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 3mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.01mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 2.049g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 1mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.002mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.004mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Fats | 0.09g | 3.33g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.028mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 0.03g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.838g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.121g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6733.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1534% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +387% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +423.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.1% |