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

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A recap on differences between taffy (candy) and apples

  • Taffy (candy) has more monounsaturated fat; however, apples are higher in fiber and vitamin C.
  • Apples contain 120 times less monounsaturated fat than taffy (candy). Taffy (candy) contains 0.838g of monounsaturated fat, while apples contain 0.007g.
  • Apples have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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%
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3466.7%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4450%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
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
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +1858.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +563%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
Contains more ProteinProtein +766.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1664.1%

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
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11871.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

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) Apple
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Apple DV% diff.
Carbs 91.56g 13.81g 26%
Calories 397kcal 52kcal 17%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Saturated fat 2.049g 0.028g 9%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Fats 3.33g 0.17g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg 5%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 3µg 3%
Potassium 3mg 107mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg 3%
Copper 0mg 0.027mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg 2%
Sodium 52mg 1mg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.035mg 2%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.04mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0.007g 2%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.091mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.061mg 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.017mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.18mg 1%
Phosphorus 1mg 11mg 1%
Iron 0.01mg 0.12mg 1%
Magnesium 0mg 5mg 1%
Protein 0.03g 0.26g 0%
Net carbs 91.56g 11.41g N/A
Calcium 8mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 68.48g 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.051g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Apple
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)
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.