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

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What are the differences between Taffy (candy) and Almond butter?

  • Almond butter is richer than Taffy (candy) in Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 161% more.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added 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.
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
0
:
10
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Calcium +4237.5%
Contains more Iron +34800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +50700%
Contains more Potassium +24833.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +1466.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +242.9%
Taffy (candy)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Almond butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Contains more Calcium +4237.5%
Contains more Iron +34800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +50700%
Contains more Potassium +24833.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +1466.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +242.9%

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.
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
3
:
8
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Vitamin A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7725%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Almond butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7725%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
2
:
3
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Carbs +386.5%
Contains more Water +195.7%
Contains more Protein +69766.7%
Contains more Fats +1566.7%
Contains more Other +1239.1%
Taffy (candy)
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Almond butter
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more Carbs +386.5%
Contains more Water +195.7%
Contains more Protein +69766.7%
Contains more Fats +1566.7%
Contains more Other +1239.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
1
:
2
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3771.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11150.4%
Taffy (candy)
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Almond butter
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3771.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11150.4%

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) Almond butter
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Almond butter Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 8.52g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 20.96g Almond butter
Fats 3.33g 55.5g Almond butter
Carbs 91.56g 18.82g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 614kcal Almond butter
Starch 0.08g Almond butter
Sugar 68.48g 4.43g Almond butter
Fiber 0g 10.3g Almond butter
Calcium 8mg 347mg Almond butter
Iron 0.01mg 3.49mg Almond butter
Magnesium 0mg 279mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 1mg 508mg Almond butter
Potassium 3mg 748mg Almond butter
Sodium 52mg 7mg Almond butter
Zinc 0.21mg 3.29mg Almond butter
Copper 0mg 0.934mg Almond butter
Manganese 0mg 2.131mg Almond butter
Selenium 0.7µg 2.4µg Almond butter
Vitamin A 100IU 1IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 24.21mg Almond butter
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.041mg Almond butter
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.939mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 3.155mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.318mg Almond butter
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.103mg Almond butter
Folate 0µg 53µg Almond butter
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.159mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.555mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.813mg Almond butter
Leucine 1.483mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.612mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.122mg Almond butter
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Almond butter
Valine 0.937mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.55mg Almond butter
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Almond butter
Trans Fat 0.131g Almond butter
Saturated Fat 2.049g 4.152g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 32.445g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 13.613g Almond butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Almond butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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)
71%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond butter
Almond butter 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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.