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

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

  • Taffy (candy) has less Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Magnesium than Coconut.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 138% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Nuts, coconut meat, 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.
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
0
:
10
Coconut
Coconut
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +24200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +11200%
Contains more Potassium +11766.7%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Zinc +423.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1342.9%
Taffy (candy)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Coconut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +24200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +11200%
Contains more Potassium +11766.7%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Zinc +423.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1342.9%

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.
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
3
:
9
Coconut
Coconut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Taffy (candy)
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%
Coconut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
1
:
4
Coconut
Coconut
Contains more Carbs +501.2%
Contains more Protein +11000%
Contains more Fats +905.7%
Contains more Water +868.9%
Contains more Other +317.4%
Taffy (candy)
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Coconut
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Carbs +501.2%
Contains more Protein +11000%
Contains more Fats +905.7%
Contains more Water +868.9%
Contains more Other +317.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
1
:
2
Coconut
Coconut
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.5%
Taffy (candy)
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Coconut
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Coconut Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 6.23g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 3.33g Coconut
Fats 3.33g 33.49g Coconut
Carbs 91.56g 15.23g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 354kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 6.23g Coconut
Fiber 0g 9g Coconut
Calcium 8mg 14mg Coconut
Iron 0.01mg 2.43mg Coconut
Magnesium 0mg 32mg Coconut
Phosphorus 1mg 113mg Coconut
Potassium 3mg 356mg Coconut
Sodium 52mg 20mg Coconut
Zinc 0.21mg 1.1mg Coconut
Copper 0mg 0.435mg Coconut
Manganese 0mg 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 0.7µg 10.1µg Coconut
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.24mg Coconut
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.066mg Coconut
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.02mg Coconut
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.54mg Coconut
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.054mg Coconut
Folate 0µg 26µg Coconut
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.039mg Coconut
Threonine 0.121mg Coconut
Isoleucine 0.131mg Coconut
Leucine 0.247mg Coconut
Lysine 0.147mg Coconut
Methionine 0.062mg Coconut
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Coconut
Valine 0.202mg Coconut
Histidine 0.077mg Coconut
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Coconut
Trans Fat 0.131g Coconut
Saturated Fat 2.049g 29.698g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 1.425g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.366g Coconut
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) Coconut
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)
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 27.649g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut
Coconut 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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.