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

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What are the main differences between Taffy (candy) and Caper?

  • Taffy (candy) has less Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin E than Caper.
  • Caper's daily need coverage for Sodium is 100% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has 9 times more Saturated Fat than Caper. Taffy (candy) has 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Caper has 0.233g.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Capers, canned types in this comparison.

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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 -97.8%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +16600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Potassium +1233.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
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 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +16600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Potassium +1233.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%

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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Caper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +38%
Contains more Vitamin E +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1058.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8100%
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 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +38%
Contains more Vitamin E +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1058.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +287.2%
Contains more Carbs +1772.4%
Contains more Protein +7766.7%
Contains more Water +1628.9%
Contains more Other +3395.7%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Fats +287.2%
Contains more Carbs +1772.4%
Contains more Protein +7766.7%
Contains more Water +1628.9%
Contains more Other +3395.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1230.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.2%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1230.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.2%

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) Caper
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Caper Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 1.69g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 2.36g Caper
Fats 3.33g 0.86g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 4.89g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 23kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 0g 3.2g Caper
Calcium 8mg 40mg Caper
Iron 0.01mg 1.67mg Caper
Magnesium 0mg 33mg Caper
Phosphorus 1mg 10mg Caper
Potassium 3mg 40mg Caper
Sodium 52mg 2348mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.32mg Caper
Copper 0mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0mg 0.078mg Caper
Selenium 0.7µg 1.2µg Caper
Vitamin A 100IU 138IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.018mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.139mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.652mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.027mg Caper
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.023mg Caper
Folate 0µg 23µg Caper
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 24.6µg Caper
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Caper
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Caper
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.233g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.063g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.304g Caper
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) Caper
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)
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 2296mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.816g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caper
Caper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caper
Caper 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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.