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Taffy (candy) vs. 100 grand bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between taffy (candy) and 100 grand bar?

  • Taffy (candy) has less copper, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, manganese, zinc, calcium, and magnesium than 100 grand bar.
  • 100 grand bar's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 49% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less sodium.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, NESTLE, 100 GRAND Bar types in this comparison.

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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% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 23% 14% 13% 62% 27% 37% 26% 22% 14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5333.3%
Contains more IronIron +3300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +371.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%

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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 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 2.3% 7.6% 8.4% 0% 15% 27% 3.7% 11% 3.7% 36% 16% 3.8% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +891.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4450%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1966.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
3% 19% 71% 6%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 19.33 g
Carbs: 70.97 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +480.5%
Contains more WaterWater +25.8%
Contains more OtherOther +378.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
62% 31% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +620.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1047.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taffy (candy) 100 grand bar
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 Taffy (candy) 100 grand bar Opinion
Calories 397kcal 468kcal 100 grand bar
Protein 0.03g 2.5g 100 grand bar
Fats 3.33g 19.33g 100 grand bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 100 grand bar
Net carbs 91.56g 69.97g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 70.97g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 12mg Taffy (candy)
Magnesium 0mg 25mg 100 grand bar
Calcium 8mg 76mg 100 grand bar
Potassium 3mg 163mg 100 grand bar
Iron 0.01mg 0.34mg 100 grand bar
Sugar 68.48g 51.9g 100 grand bar
Fiber 0g 1g 100 grand bar
Copper 0mg 0.185mg 100 grand bar
Zinc 0.21mg 0.99mg 100 grand bar
Phosphorus 1mg 86mg 100 grand bar
Sodium 52mg 203mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 127IU 100 grand bar
Vitamin A 27µg 38µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.42mg 100 grand bar
Manganese 0mg 0.172mg 100 grand bar
Selenium 0.7µg 2.5µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.058mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.119mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.198mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.182mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.016mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.29µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin K 0.3µg 6.2µg 100 grand bar
Folate 0µg 5µg 100 grand bar
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g 100 grand bar
Choline 24.6mg 100 grand bar
Saturated Fat 2.049g 11.9g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 6.039g 100 grand bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.388g 100 grand bar
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
Taffy (candy) 100 grand bar
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
11%
100 grand bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
26%
100 grand bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.851g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar 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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/nutrients
  2. 100 grand bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168761/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.