Rice vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between rice and taffy (candy)?
- Rice is richer than taffy (candy) in manganese, iron, folate, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Rice's daily need coverage for manganese is 21% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in rice is lower.
We used Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +4200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +971.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +482.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +9650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +8866.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1311.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1089.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +225% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 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 | -96.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +852.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 28.17g | 91.56g | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.01mg | 15% |
| Folate | 58µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 397kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 0.7µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.028mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 2.049g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 0.002mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.004mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 3.33g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 0.03g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.838g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.121g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 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
12%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.972g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins