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

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How are sweet roll and taffy (candy) different?

  • Sweet roll is higher than taffy (candy) in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin E.
  • Sweet roll covers your daily need for selenium, 30% more than taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in cholesterol.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index (51) than sweet roll (40).

Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
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 +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3600%
Contains more IronIron +15900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +181%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2328.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%

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.
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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10050%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 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 +20566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +392.5%
Contains more WaterWater +411.3%
Contains more OtherOther +639.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +472.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6076%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet roll Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sweet roll Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 0.121g 49%
Selenium 17µg 0.7µg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.028mg 25%
Fats 16.4g 3.33g 20%
Iron 1.6mg 0.01mg 20%
Cholesterol 66mg 9mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.012mg 19%
Folate 72µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 0.002mg 15%
Carbs 50.9g 91.56g 14%
Manganese 0.3mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.09mg 13%
Protein 6.2g 0.03g 12%
Sodium 304mg 52mg 11%
Phosphorus 76mg 1mg 11%
Copper 0.088mg 0mg 10%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.797g 0.838g 10%
Choline 41.3mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 0.004mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0mg 8%
Calcium 72mg 8mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.01µg 5%
Saturated fat 3.079g 2.049g 5%
Vitamin A 62µg 27µg 4%
Magnesium 17mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.21mg 3%
Potassium 111mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0.3µg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Calories 372kcal 397kcal 1%
Net carbs 48.5g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 31.73g 68.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet roll 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
31%
Sweet roll
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll 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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.