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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.
Contains more Calcium +1225%
Contains more Iron +3300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8600%
Contains more Potassium +4900%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +428.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1225%
Contains more Iron +3300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8600%
Contains more Potassium +4900%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +428.6%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8050%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
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 A +39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8050%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10433.3%
Contains more Water +1407.8%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Carbs +366.2%
Equal in Fats - 3.33
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 Protein +10433.3%
Contains more Water +1407.8%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Carbs +366.2%
Equal in Fats - 3.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.838
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.838

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
Net carbs 18.84g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 3.16g 0.03g Pudding
Fats 3.15g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 19.64g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 120kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 11.96g 68.48g Pudding
Fiber 0.8g 0g Pudding
Calcium 106mg 8mg Pudding
Iron 0.34mg 0.01mg Pudding
Magnesium 20mg 0mg Pudding
Phosphorus 87mg 1mg Pudding
Potassium 150mg 3mg Pudding
Sodium 98mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.48mg 0.21mg Pudding
Copper 0.111mg 0mg Pudding
Manganese 0.097mg 0mg Pudding
Selenium 3.7µg 0.7µg Pudding
Vitamin A 139IU 100IU Pudding
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 27µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin D 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 1.1µg 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
Folate 4µg 0µg Pudding
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.01µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Cholesterol 9mg 9mg
Trans Fat 0.131g Pudding
Saturated Fat 1.81g 2.049g Pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.819g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 0.121g Pudding
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
Pudding 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
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.