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

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How are Sherbet and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Sherbet has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B12 than Taffy (candy).
  • Sherbet has less Saturated Fat.

Sherbet, orange and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used 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.
Sherbet
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
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 +575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3100%
Contains more IronIron +1300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%

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.
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% 2.8% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.028mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 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 +3566.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1262.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.9%
Contains more FatsFats +66.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 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 -43.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +58.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sherbet Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 144kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 1.1g 0.03g Sherbet
Fats 2g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Sherbet
Net carbs 29.1g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 30.4g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 1mg 9mg Sherbet
Magnesium 8mg 0mg Sherbet
Calcium 54mg 8mg Sherbet
Potassium 96mg 3mg Sherbet
Iron 0.14mg 0.01mg Sherbet
Sugar 24.32g 68.48g Sherbet
Fiber 1.3g 0g Sherbet
Copper 0.028mg 0mg Sherbet
Zinc 0.48mg 0.21mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 40mg 1mg Sherbet
Sodium 46mg 52mg Sherbet
Vitamin A 46IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 12µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg Sherbet
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.012mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.002mg Sherbet
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 0.004mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0mg Sherbet
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.01µg Sherbet
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Folate 4µg 0µg Sherbet
Trans Fat 0.131g Sherbet
Choline 7.7mg Sherbet
Saturated Fat 1.16g 2.049g Sherbet
Monounsaturated Fat 0.53g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.121g Taffy (candy)
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sherbet 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
6%
Sherbet
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.889g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.