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

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How are Taffy (candy) and Biscuit different?

  • Biscuit is higher than Taffy (candy) in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Iron 36% more than Taffy (candy).

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types were 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.
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Calcium +2837.5%
Contains more Iron +28900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +16300%
Contains more Potassium +3933.3%
Contains more Zinc +157.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2685.7%
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 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Calcium +2837.5%
Contains more Iron +28900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +16300%
Contains more Potassium +3933.3%
Contains more Zinc +157.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2685.7%

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 +22%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +22%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +105.3%
Contains more Protein +23233.3%
Contains more Fats +389.5%
Contains more Water +495.9%
Contains more Other +1291.3%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Carbs +105.3%
Contains more Protein +23233.3%
Contains more Fats +389.5%
Contains more Water +495.9%
Contains more Other +1291.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +727%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3340.5%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +727%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3340.5%

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) Biscuit
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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) Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 43.1g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 7g Biscuit
Fats 3.33g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 91.56g 44.6g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 353kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 8mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.01mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 0mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 1mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 3mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 52mg 580mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 0.7µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 100IU 82IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.035mg Biscuit
Folate 0µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 9mg 3mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.131g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 2.049g 4.324g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 4.163g Biscuit
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) Biscuit
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)
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.275g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.