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

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Differences between taffy (candy) and cheese

  • Taffy (candy) contains less calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A than cheese.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 84% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in taffy (candy) is lower.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2433.3%
Contains more IronIron +1300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3971.4%

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.
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%
Cheese
11
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2850%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.029mg

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
Cheese
4
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2863.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76133.3%
Contains more FatsFats +900.3%
Contains more WaterWater +663.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1513%

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
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1003.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1074.4%

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) Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.049g 18.867g 76%
Calcium 8mg 710mg 70%
Phosphorus 1mg 455mg 65%
Selenium 0.7µg 28.5µg 51%
Fats 3.33g 33.31g 46%
Protein 0.03g 22.87g 46%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.1µg 45%
Vitamin A 27µg 330µg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.428mg 32%
Zinc 0.21mg 3.64mg 31%
Cholesterol 9mg 99mg 30%
Carbs 91.56g 3.09g 29%
Sodium 52mg 653mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 9.246g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.421g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.41mg 8%
Folate 0µg 27µg 7%
Magnesium 0mg 27mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.066mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.71mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Copper 0mg 0.03mg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Iron 0.01mg 0.14mg 2%
Potassium 3mg 76mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.4µg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.027mg 1%
Calories 397kcal 404kcal 0%
Net carbs 91.56g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 0.48g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.029mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.059mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 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) Cheese
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)
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.818g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.