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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.
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3900%
Contains more Potassium +3100%
Contains less Sodium -11.5%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3900%
Contains more Potassium +3100%
Contains less Sodium -11.5%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin A +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin A +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3566.7%
Contains more Water +1262.9%
Contains more Other +73.9%
Contains more Fats +66.5%
Contains more Carbs +201.2%
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 Protein +3566.7%
Contains more Water +1262.9%
Contains more Other +73.9%
Contains more Fats +66.5%
Contains more Carbs +201.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.3%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 29.1g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 1.1g 0.03g Sherbet
Fats 2g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 30.4g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 144kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 24.32g 68.48g Sherbet
Fiber 1.3g 0g Sherbet
Calcium 54mg 8mg Sherbet
Iron 0.14mg 0.01mg Sherbet
Magnesium 8mg 0mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 40mg 1mg Sherbet
Potassium 96mg 3mg Sherbet
Sodium 46mg 52mg Sherbet
Zinc 0.48mg 0.21mg Sherbet
Copper 0.028mg 0mg Sherbet
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg Sherbet
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Sherbet
Vitamin A 46IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 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
Folate 4µg 0µg Sherbet
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.01µg Sherbet
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 1mg 9mg Sherbet
Trans Fat 0.131g 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-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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sherbet 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
7%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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.