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

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Differences between Pudding and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Selenium than Pudding.
  • Pudding's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 13% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
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 +1225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4900%
Contains more IronIron +3300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +428.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.9%

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.
Pudding
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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% 8.3% 1.2% 33% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +39%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +8050%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3000%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 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 +10433.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1407.8%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +366.2%
~equal in Fats ~3.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.838g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 120kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 3.16g 0.03g Pudding
Fats 3.15g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Net carbs 18.84g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 19.64g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 9mg
Vitamin D 44IU Pudding
Magnesium 20mg 0mg Pudding
Calcium 106mg 8mg Pudding
Potassium 150mg 3mg Pudding
Iron 0.34mg 0.01mg Pudding
Sugar 11.96g 68.48g Pudding
Fiber 0.8g 0g Pudding
Copper 0.111mg 0mg Pudding
Zinc 0.48mg 0.21mg Pudding
Phosphorus 87mg 1mg Pudding
Sodium 98mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 139IU 100IU Pudding
Vitamin A 39µg 27µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin D 1.1µg Pudding
Manganese 0.097mg 0mg Pudding
Selenium 3.7µg 0.7µg Pudding
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.028mg Pudding
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.012mg Pudding
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.002mg Pudding
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.004mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0mg Pudding
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.01µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Folate 4µg 0µg Pudding
Trans Fat 0.131g Pudding
Choline 11.3mg Pudding
Saturated Fat 1.81g 2.049g Pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.819g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 0.121g Pudding
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pudding 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
13%
Pudding
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (9 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.