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Taffy (candy) vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between taffy (candy) and chocolate chip cookie

  • The amount of copper, iron, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 in chocolate chip cookie is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily saturated fat needs 60% more than taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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 39% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7266.7%
Contains more IronIron +24700%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +347.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1500%

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 0.67% 46% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +414.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6375%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18900%
Contains more FatsFats +752.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +769.6%

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
52% 31% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +883.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3652.9%

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) Chocolate chip cookie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Chocolate chip cookie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.049g 14.071g 55%
Copper 0mg 0.386mg 43%
Fats 3.33g 28.4g 39%
Iron 0.01mg 2.48mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 4.541g 29%
Manganese 0mg 0.663mg 29%
Cholesterol 9mg 70mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 8.241g 19%
Selenium 0.7µg 11.2µg 19%
Phosphorus 1mg 100mg 14%
Sodium 52mg 341mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.177mg 13%
Magnesium 0mg 55mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.184mg 13%
Vitamin A 27µg 139µg 12%
Protein 0.03g 5.7g 11%
Carbs 91.56g 58.2g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.365mg 9%
Folate 0µg 33µg 8%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.94mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.084mg 6%
Potassium 3mg 221mg 6%
Calories 397kcal 488kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.259mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.08µg 3%
Calcium 8mg 38mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 91.56g 58.2g N/A
Sugar 68.48g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.123mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
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) Chocolate chip cookie
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)
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.022g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie 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. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.