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

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The main differences between taffy (candy) and castanea crenata

  • Taffy (candy) contains less manganese, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, folate, magnesium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus than castanea crenata.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for castanea crenata is 69% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, 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.
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 35% 9.3% 29% 54% 187% 30% 31% 1.8% 208% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +287.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10866.7%
Contains more IronIron +14400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +423.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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 88% 0.67% 0% 0% 86% 38% 28% 12% 65% 0% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5050%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +528.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7400%
Contains more WaterWater +1166.2%
Contains more OtherOther +291.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
16% 56% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +201.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14%

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) Castanea crenata
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Castanea crenata DV% diff.
Manganese 0mg 1.591mg 69%
Copper 0mg 0.562mg 62%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.3mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.344mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.283mg 22%
Carbs 91.56g 34.91g 19%
Iron 0.01mg 1.45mg 18%
Calories 397kcal 154kcal 12%
Folate 0µg 47µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.163mg 12%
Magnesium 0mg 49mg 12%
Potassium 3mg 329mg 10%
Phosphorus 1mg 72mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.049g 0.078g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.5mg 9%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.1mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.206mg 4%
Fats 3.33g 0.53g 4%
Protein 0.03g 2.25g 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 2µg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 31mg 2%
Sodium 52mg 14mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0.278g 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 34.91g N/A
Sugar 68.48g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.138g 0%
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.09mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.054mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.134mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Castanea crenata
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)
27%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
59%
Castanea crenata

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.971g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata 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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.