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

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Important differences between soy milk and taffy (candy)

  • Soy milk has more copper, manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B6 than taffy (candy).
  • Soy milk's daily need coverage for copper is 14% more.
  • Soy milk contains less saturated fat.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of soy milk is 37.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 7.5% 10% 24% 43% 3.3% 22% 6.7% 29% 26%
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 +212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3833.3%
Contains more IronIron +6300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +585.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
~equal in Sodium ~52mg

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 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 15% 16% 9.6% 22% 18% 0% 7.5% 14% 13%
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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +9225%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 6% 88%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 6.28 g
Water: 88.05 g
Other: 0.65 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 +10800%
Contains more WaterWater +1715.5%
Contains more OtherOther +182.6%
Contains more FatsFats +90.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1358%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 26% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.961 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 -90%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +694.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soy milk Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Soy milk Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Carbs 6.28g 91.56g 28%
Calories 54kcal 397kcal 17%
Copper 0.128mg 0mg 14%
Manganese 0.223mg 0mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.205g 2.049g 8%
Iron 0.64mg 0.01mg 8%
Phosphorus 52mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.373mg 0.004mg 7%
Selenium 4.8µg 0.7µg 7%
Magnesium 25mg 0mg 6%
Protein 3.27g 0.03g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.961g 0.121g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0mg 6%
Folate 18µg 0µg 5%
Choline 23.6mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.012mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.028mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.002mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Potassium 118mg 3mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Fats 1.75g 3.33g 2%
Vitamin K 3µg 0.3µg 2%
Calcium 25mg 8mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.401g 0.838g 1%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 3.99g 68.48g N/A
Sodium 51mg 52mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.108mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0%
Leucine 0.186mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.113mg 0%
Valine 0.117mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soy milk 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
9%
Soy milk
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Soy milk
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soy milk
Soy milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy milk
Soy milk is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy milk
Soy milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy milk
Soy milk 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. Soy milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172446/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.