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

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What are the differences between taffy (candy) and bottled water?

  • Taffy (candy) is richer than bottled water in monounsaturated fat.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bottled water is lower.
  • The glycemic index of bottled water is lower.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Water, bottled, generic types 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 1.4% 3% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.98 g
Other: 0.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1050%
Contains more WaterWater +1961.4%

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) Bottled water
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Bottled water DV% diff.
Carbs 91.56g 0g 31%
Calories 397kcal 0kcal 20%
Saturated fat 2.049g 0g 9%
Fats 3.33g 0g 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Sodium 52mg 2mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.21mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0mg 0.007mg 1%
Protein 0.03g 0g 0%
Net carbs 91.56g 0g N/A
Magnesium 0mg 2mg 0%
Calcium 8mg 10mg 0%
Potassium 3mg 0mg 0%
Iron 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 68.48g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 1mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Bottled water
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)
0%
Bottled water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
1%
Bottled water

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bottled water
Bottled water contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Bottled water
Bottled water is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Bottled water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174158/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.