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

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A recap on differences between Taffy (candy) and Arborio rice

  • Taffy (candy) has less Iron, Manganese, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Arborio rice covers your daily Iron needs 18% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Arborio rice contains 40 times less Saturated Fat than Taffy (candy). Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Arborio rice contains 0.051g.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +14500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3200%
Contains more Potassium +766.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +90.5%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +971.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +14500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3200%
Contains more Potassium +766.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +90.5%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +971.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9825%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9825%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1652.6%
Contains more Carbs +218.7%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +7766.7%
Contains more Water +1313%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Fats +1652.6%
Contains more Carbs +218.7%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +7766.7%
Contains more Water +1313%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1344.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1344.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

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) Arborio rice
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 28.73g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 2.36g Arborio rice
Fats 3.33g 0.19g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 28.73g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 130kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Arborio rice
Calcium 8mg 1mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.01mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Arborio rice
Phosphorus 1mg 33mg Arborio rice
Potassium 3mg 26mg Arborio rice
Sodium 52mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.21mg 0.4mg Arborio rice
Copper 0mg 0.072mg Arborio rice
Manganese 0mg 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 0.7µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.016mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.059mg Arborio rice
Folate 0µg 59µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.027mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Arborio rice
Trans Fat 0.131g Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.058g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.05g Taffy (candy)
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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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Arborio rice
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)
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.998g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.