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Syrups, corn, high-fructose vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between syrups, corn, high-fructose and taffy (candy)

  • The amount of monounsaturated Fat in taffy (candy) is higher than in syrups, corn, high-fructose.
  • The amount of sugar in taffy (candy) is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, corn, high-fructose 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 0% 0% 0% 1.1% 9.7% 0.55% 0% 0.26% 12% 3.8%
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 +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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% 0% 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 0.66% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +175%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
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
76% 24%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 76 g
Water: 24 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 WaterWater +394.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.5%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Syrups, corn, high-fructose Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 281kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 0g 0.03g Taffy (candy)
Fats 0g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Net carbs 76g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 76g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Syrups, corn, high-fructose
Calcium 0mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 0mg 3mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.03mg 0.01mg Syrups, corn, high-fructose
Sugar 75.65g 68.48g Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.029mg 0mg Syrups, corn, high-fructose
Zinc 0.02mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 0mg 1mg Taffy (candy)
Sodium 2mg 52mg Syrups, corn, high-fructose
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Manganese 0.094mg 0mg Syrups, corn, high-fructose
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.012mg Syrups, corn, high-fructose
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.002mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.004mg Syrups, corn, high-fructose
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Syrups, corn, high-fructose
Saturated Fat 0g 2.049g Syrups, corn, high-fructose
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Syrups, corn, high-fructose Taffy (candy)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Syrups, corn, high-fructose
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Syrups, corn, high-fructose
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.17g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Syrups, corn, high-fructose
Syrups, corn, high-fructose is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Syrups, corn, high-fructose
Syrups, corn, high-fructose contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Syrups, corn, high-fructose
Syrups, corn, high-fructose is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Syrups, corn, high-fructose
Syrups, corn, high-fructose is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Syrups, corn, high-fructose
Syrups, corn, high-fructose is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Syrups, corn, high-fructose - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169659/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.