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

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Significant differences between raisins and taffy (candy)

  • The amount of copper, iron, potassium, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B2, and magnesium in raisins is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Raisins cover your daily copper needs 35% more than taffy (candy).
  • Raisins contain less saturated fat.
  • Raisins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of raisins is 64, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Raisins, seedless 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.
Raisin
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
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 +525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24866.7%
Contains more IronIron +18700%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.21mg

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.
Raisin
10
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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2275%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
3
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 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 +10133.3%
Contains more WaterWater +218.1%
Contains more OtherOther +708.7%
Contains more FatsFats +623.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
1
40% 35% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 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 -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1543.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Fructose 29.68g 37%
Copper 0.318mg 0mg 35%
Iron 1.88mg 0.01mg 23%
Potassium 749mg 3mg 22%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Phosphorus 101mg 1mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0mg 13%
Manganese 0.299mg 0mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.058g 2.049g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.012mg 9%
Magnesium 32mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.028mg 7%
Protein 3.07g 0.03g 6%
Calories 299kcal 397kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 0.002mg 5%
Fats 0.46g 3.33g 4%
Calcium 50mg 8mg 4%
Carbs 79.18g 91.56g 4%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0.3µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Sodium 11mg 52mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.051g 0.838g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.095mg 0.004mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 0.121g 1%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Starch 2.7g 1%
Net carbs 75.48g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 59.19g 68.48g N/A
Zinc 0.22mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.09mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0%
Threonine 0.077mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.057mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.083mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin 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
11%
Raisin
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Raisin
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.991g)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisin
Raisin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.