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

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Differences between taffy (candy) and crackers

  • Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin K, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and vitamin E than crackers.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 58% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of crackers is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3833.3%
Contains more IronIron +40200%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +857.1%

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10325%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23000%
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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.4%
Contains more WaterWater +54.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22033.3%
Contains more FatsFats +693.7%
Contains more OtherOther +982.6%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +682%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10757%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 13.137g 87%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 69.3µg 58%
Iron 0.01mg 4.03mg 50%
Fats 3.33g 26.43g 36%
Phosphorus 1mg 248mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.456mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.416mg 32%
Sodium 52mg 726mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 4.352mg 27%
Folate 0µg 92µg 23%
Manganese 0mg 0.491mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 3.03mg 20%
Saturated fat 2.049g 5.562g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 6.553g 14%
Protein 0.03g 6.64g 13%
Copper 0mg 0.104mg 12%
Calcium 8mg 120mg 11%
Selenium 0.7µg 6.7µg 11%
Carbs 91.56g 61.3g 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.417mg 8%
Calories 397kcal 510kcal 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.063mg 5%
Magnesium 0mg 18mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.49mg 3%
Potassium 3mg 118mg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Net carbs 91.56g 59g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 8.18g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Crackers
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)
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 674mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.513g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers 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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.