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

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The main differences between Shortbread and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Copper than Shortbread.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Shortbread is 37% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 +62.5%
Contains more Iron +29700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6500%
Contains more Potassium +2833.3%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +29700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6500%
Contains more Potassium +2833.3%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%

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 E +2611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7925%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
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 E +2611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7925%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17800%
Contains more Fats +687.4%
Contains more Other +347.8%
Contains more Carbs +43.6%
Contains more Water +34.7%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +17800%
Contains more Fats +687.4%
Contains more Other +347.8%
Contains more Carbs +43.6%
Contains more Water +34.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6781%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6781%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 5.37g 0.03g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 3.33g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 514kcal 397kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 68.48g Shortbread
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 8mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 0.01mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 0mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 1mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 3mg Shortbread
Sodium 353mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.49mg 0.21mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 0.7µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.028mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.012mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.002mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.004mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 0µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 11µg 0.3µg Shortbread
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.131g Taffy (candy)
Saturated Fat 8.105g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.838g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.121g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 0.086g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.013g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
33%
Shortbread
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.83g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.