Taffy (candy) vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between taffy (candy) and corn syrup
- Taffy (candy) has more monounsaturated fat, while corn syrup has more copper.
- The amount of saturated fat in corn syrup is lower.
- Taffy (candy) has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of corn syrup is 90.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Syrups, corn, dark.
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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 ZincZinc | +425% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1000% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +314.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 2.049g | 0g | 9% |
| Calories | 397kcal | 286kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.053mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 91.56g | 77.59g | 5% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 0g | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.9µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 155mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.838g | 0g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 91.56g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.48g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +353.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.9% |
