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

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How are Skor bar and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Skor bar is higher than Taffy (candy) in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Skor bar covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 84% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, HERSHEY'S SKOR Toffee Bar and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types were 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 +275%
Contains more Iron +5600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6000%
Contains more Potassium +5000%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 22% 8% 27% 14% 42% 5% 14% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +5600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6000%
Contains more Potassium +5000%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 A +104%
Contains more Vitamin E +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin K +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 12% 3% 2% 5% 24% 3% 3% 6% 2% 27% 22%
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 A +104%
Contains more Vitamin E +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin K +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10333.3%
Contains more Fats +812%
Contains more Other +421.7%
Contains more Carbs +43.7%
Contains more Water +208.9%
3% 30% 64%
Protein: 3.13 g
Fats: 30.37 g
Carbs: 63.73 g
Water: 1.57 g
Other: 1.2 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 +10333.3%
Contains more Fats +812%
Contains more Other +421.7%
Contains more Carbs +43.7%
Contains more Water +208.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1059.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +884.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
63% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.714 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.191 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1059.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +884.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skor bar Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 62.43g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 3.13g 0.03g Skor bar
Fats 30.37g 3.33g Skor bar
Carbs 63.73g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 541kcal 397kcal Skor bar
Sugar 59.89g 68.48g Skor bar
Fiber 1.3g 0g Skor bar
Calcium 30mg 8mg Skor bar
Iron 0.57mg 0.01mg Skor bar
Magnesium 10mg 0mg Skor bar
Phosphorus 61mg 1mg Skor bar
Potassium 153mg 3mg Skor bar
Sodium 317mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.17mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.04mg 0mg Skor bar
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 204IU 100IU Skor bar
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 27µg Skor bar
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.09mg Skor bar
Vitamin D 3IU Skor bar
Vitamin D 0.1µg Skor bar
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Skor bar
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.012mg Skor bar
Vitamin B3 0.13mg 0.002mg Skor bar
Vitamin B5 0.04mg 0.004mg Skor bar
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0mg Skor bar
Folate 2µg 0µg Skor bar
Vitamin B12 0.21µg 0.01µg Skor bar
Vitamin K 8.6µg 0.3µg Skor bar
Cholesterol 53mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Skor bar
Saturated Fat 18.78g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 9.714g 0.838g Skor bar
Polyunsaturated fat 1.191g 0.121g Skor bar
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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is better in case of low diet
Skor bar 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
10%
Skor bar
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Skor bar
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.731g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skor bar
Skor bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skor bar
Skor bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Skor bar
Skor bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skor bar
Skor bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skor bar
Skor bar 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. Skor bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168757/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.