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

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What are the differences between Sugar and Taffy (candy)?

  • Taffy (candy) is richer than Sugar in Monounsaturated Fat.

We used Sugars, granulated 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.
Sugar
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.18% 1.9% 2.3% 0.27% 0% 0.13% 0.52% 3.3%
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 IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +2000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg

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.
Sugar
1
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% 0% 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24150%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~91.56g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 387kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 0g 0.03g Taffy (candy)
Fats 0g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Net carbs 99.98g 91.56g Sugar
Carbs 99.98g 91.56g Sugar
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Sugar
Calcium 1mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 2mg 3mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.05mg 0.01mg Sugar
Sugar 99.8g 68.48g Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.007mg 0mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 0mg 1mg Taffy (candy)
Sodium 1mg 52mg Sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Manganese 0.004mg 0mg Sugar
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.012mg Sugar
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.002mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 2.049g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.121g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.9)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.