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

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What are the differences between Taffy (candy) and Cauliflower?

  • Cauliflower is richer than Taffy (candy) in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Potassium, Fiber, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 54% more.
  • Taffy (candy) has 16 times more Saturated Fat than Cauliflower. While Taffy (candy) has 2.049g of Saturated Fat, Cauliflower has only 0.13g.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Cauliflower, raw 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.
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4300%
Contains more Potassium +9866.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4300%
Contains more Potassium +9866.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5066.7%
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1089.3%
Contains more Carbs +1742.3%
Contains more Protein +6300%
Contains more Water +1798.4%
Contains more Other +230.4%
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% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +1089.3%
Contains more Carbs +1742.3%
Contains more Protein +6300%
Contains more Water +1798.4%
Contains more Other +230.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2364.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2364.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%

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) Cauliflower
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) Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 2.97g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 3.33g 0.28g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 4.97g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 25kcal Taffy (candy)
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 68.48g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 0g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 8mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.01mg 0.42mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 0mg 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 1mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 3mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 52mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.21mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0mg 0.039mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.08mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 0µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Cauliflower
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.13g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.034g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.031g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Cauliflower
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)
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.919g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.