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

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Important differences between Taffy (candy) and Banana

  • Banana has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium than Taffy (candy).
  • Banana's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 28% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains 18 times more Saturated Fat than Banana. Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Banana contains 0.112g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Bananas, raw.

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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 +60%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Iron +2500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2100%
Contains more Potassium +11833.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
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 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Iron +2500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2100%
Contains more Potassium +11833.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%

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.
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Banana
Contains more Vitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
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 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +909.1%
Contains more Carbs +300.9%
Contains more Protein +3533.3%
Contains more Water +1444.5%
Contains more Other +260.9%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Fats +909.1%
Contains more Carbs +300.9%
Contains more Protein +3533.3%
Contains more Water +1444.5%
Contains more Other +260.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2518.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2518.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

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) Banana
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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) Banana Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 20.24g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 1.09g Banana
Fats 3.33g 0.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 22.84g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 89kcal Taffy (candy)
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 68.48g 12.23g Banana
Fiber 0g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 8mg 5mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.01mg 0.26mg Banana
Magnesium 0mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 1mg 22mg Banana
Potassium 3mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 52mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 0.21mg 0.15mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 0.7µg 1µg Banana
Vitamin A 100IU 64IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 3µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.031mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.073mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 0µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.009mg Banana
Threonine 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0.008mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg Banana
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Banana
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Banana
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.112g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.032g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.073g 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) Banana
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)
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.937g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana
Banana 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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.