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

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

  • Taffy (candy) has less Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B3 than Cassava.
  • Cassava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 23% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has 28 times more Saturated Fat than Cassava. Taffy (candy) has 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Cassava has 0.074g.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Cassava, raw 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 more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +2600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2600%
Contains more Potassium +8933.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +61.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +2600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2600%
Contains more Potassium +8933.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +61.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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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Cassava
Contains more Vitamin A +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
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 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1089.3%
Contains more Carbs +140.6%
Contains more Protein +4433.3%
Contains more Water +1130.5%
Contains more Other +169.6%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +1089.3%
Contains more Carbs +140.6%
Contains more Protein +4433.3%
Contains more Water +1130.5%
Contains more Other +169.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1017.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1017.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

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) Cassava
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 36.26g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 1.36g Cassava
Fats 3.33g 0.28g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 38.06g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 160kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 1.7g Cassava
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 8mg 16mg Cassava
Iron 0.01mg 0.27mg Cassava
Magnesium 0mg 21mg Cassava
Phosphorus 1mg 27mg Cassava
Potassium 3mg 271mg Cassava
Sodium 52mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 0.21mg 0.34mg Cassava
Copper 0mg 0.1mg Cassava
Manganese 0mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 100IU 13IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 1µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.048mg Cassava
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.854mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.107mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.088mg Cassava
Folate 0µg 27µg Cassava
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Cassava
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Cassava
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.075g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.048g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Cassava
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)
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.975g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava
Cassava 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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.