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

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How are taffy (candy) and avocadoes different?

  • Avocadoes have more vitamin B5, fiber, copper, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin K, potassium, vitamin E, vitamin C, and vitamin B3 than taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for avocadoes is 28% higher.
  • Avocadoes have a lower glycemic index (40) than taffy (candy) (51).

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties are the varieties used 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.
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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16066.7%
Contains more IronIron +5400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +204.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
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%
Avocado
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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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34625%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6900%
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
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +973.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +340.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1409.9%
Contains more OtherOther +587%

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
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1069.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1400.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.126g

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) Avocado
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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) Avocado DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 1.389mg 28%
Carbs 91.56g 8.53g 28%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 9.799g 22%
Copper 0mg 0.19mg 21%
Folate 0µg 81µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.257mg 20%
Fats 3.33g 14.66g 17%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 21µg 17%
Potassium 3mg 485mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 2.07mg 13%
Calories 397kcal 160kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.816g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.738mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.13mg 9%
Phosphorus 1mg 52mg 7%
Magnesium 0mg 29mg 7%
Iron 0.01mg 0.55mg 7%
Manganese 0mg 0.142mg 6%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.64mg 4%
Protein 0.03g 2g 4%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Choline 14.2mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.067mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 7µg 2%
Sodium 52mg 7mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 1.83g N/A
Calcium 8mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 68.48g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 2.049g 2.126g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Avocado
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)
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado 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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.