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

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What are the differences between Sorghum syrup and Taffy (candy)?

  • Sorghum syrup is richer than Taffy (candy) in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sorghum syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 67% more.

We used Syrups, sorghum 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 Calcium +1775%
Contains more Iron +37900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5500%
Contains more Potassium +33233.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 143% 72% 24% 89% 2% 12% 44% 200% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1775%
Contains more Iron +37900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5500%
Contains more Potassium +33233.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%

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 B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 2% 49% 155% 0% 0% 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 B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +368%
Contains more Other +943.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 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 Water +368%
Contains more Other +943.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 74.9g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0g 0.03g Taffy (candy)
Fats 0g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 74.9g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 290kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 74.9g 68.48g Taffy (candy)
Calcium 150mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 0.01mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 0mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 56mg 1mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg 3mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 8mg 52mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.41mg 0.21mg Sorghum syrup
Copper 0.13mg 0mg Sorghum syrup
Manganese 1.53mg 0mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 0.7µg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.028mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.012mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.002mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.004mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Sorghum syrup
Trans Fat 0.131g Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 2.049g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup 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
22%
Sorghum syrup
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.