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

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Important differences between taffy (candy) and custard

  • Custard has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, selenium, and potassium than taffy (candy).
  • Custard's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 21% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains 14 times more sugar than custard. Taffy (candy) contains 68.48g of sugar, while custard contains 4.82g.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of custard is 35.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1637.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6800%
Contains more IronIron +3300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +757.1%

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%
Custard
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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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17375%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +420.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13200%
Contains more FatsFats +20.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1414.4%
Contains more OtherOther +317.4%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.032g

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) Custard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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) Custard DV% diff.
Carbs 91.56g 17.6g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.52µg 21%
Phosphorus 1mg 130mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.22mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.699mg 14%
Calories 397kcal 122kcal 14%
Cholesterol 9mg 51mg 14%
Calcium 8mg 139mg 13%
Selenium 0.7µg 6µg 10%
Protein 0.03g 3.99g 8%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 47IU 6%
Potassium 3mg 207mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.064mg 5%
Iron 0.01mg 0.34mg 4%
Magnesium 0mg 16mg 4%
Copper 0mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.061mg 3%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 52µg 3%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Choline 11.8mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 1.127g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.132mg 1%
Sodium 52mg 84mg 1%
Fats 3.33g 4g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.312g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 91.56g 17.6g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 4.82g N/A
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.06mg 0%
Manganese 0mg 0.007mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Saturated fat 2.049g 2.032g 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 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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Taffy (candy) Custard
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)
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard 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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.