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

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Differences between taffy (candy) and coffee

  • Coffee contains less monounsaturated fat than taffy (candy).
  • Coffee has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coffee 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 Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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%
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1533.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Iron ~0.01mg

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%
Coffee
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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% 0% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9450%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6250%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Coffee
3
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +16550%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +300%
Contains more WaterWater +1949.3%
Contains more OtherOther +104.3%

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
Coffee
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5486.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12000%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Coffee DV% diff.
Carbs 91.56g 0g 31%
Calories 397kcal 1kcal 20%
Caffeine 0mg 40mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.049g 0.002g 9%
Fats 3.33g 0.02g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.254mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.076mg 5%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0.015g 2%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.02mg 2%
Sodium 52mg 2mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.001g 1%
Folate 0µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.191mg 1%
Manganese 0mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.01mg 1%
Magnesium 0mg 3mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 2mg 1%
Potassium 3mg 49mg 1%
Protein 0.03g 0.12g 0%
Net carbs 91.56g 0g N/A
Iron 0.01mg 0.01mg 0%
Sugar 68.48g 0g N/A
Copper 0mg 0.002mg 0%
Phosphorus 1mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.001mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Choline 2.6mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Coffee
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)
3%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.