Sweet and sour vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sweet and sour and taffy (candy)
- Sweet and sour has more manganese, vitamin C, and copper; however, taffy (candy) is richer in monounsaturated fat.
- Sweet and sour's daily need coverage for manganese is 33% more.
- Taffy (candy) contains less sodium.
- Sweet and sour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet and sour is 70, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, sweet, and sour, ready-to-serve 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3200% |
Contains more IronIron | +2000% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +600% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -86% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9250% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2225% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2600% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 0.761mg | 0mg | 33% |
Carbs | 38.22g | 91.56g | 18% |
Sodium | 371mg | 52mg | 14% |
Calories | 150kcal | 397kcal | 12% |
Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 0mg | 10% |
Saturated fat | 0g | 2.049g | 9% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0mg | 9% |
Fats | 0.02g | 3.33g | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 27µg | 3% |
Iron | 0.21mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
Potassium | 99mg | 3mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
Folate | 8µg | 0µg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.838g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 8mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.187mg | 0.002mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.121g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 7mg | 1mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
Protein | 0.27g | 0.03g | 0% |
Net carbs | 38.12g | 91.56g | N/A |
Calcium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
Sugar | 18.75g | 68.48g | N/A |
Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
Choline | 2.4mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +800% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1142.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +430.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +16550% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.6% |