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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.

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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Custard
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% 11% 1.2% 36% 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 +82%
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 Opinion
Calories 397kcal 122kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 3.99g Custard
Fats 3.33g 4g Custard
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Custard
Net carbs 91.56g 17.6g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 17.6g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 51mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Magnesium 0mg 16mg Custard
Calcium 8mg 139mg Custard
Potassium 3mg 207mg Custard
Iron 0.01mg 0.34mg Custard
Sugar 68.48g 4.82g Custard
Copper 0mg 0.03mg Custard
Zinc 0.21mg 0.51mg Custard
Phosphorus 1mg 130mg Custard
Sodium 52mg 84mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A 27µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.06mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Manganese 0mg 0.007mg Custard
Selenium 0.7µg 6µg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.132mg Custard
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.064mg Custard
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg Taffy (candy)
Folate 0µg 9µg Custard
Trans Fat 0.131g Custard
Choline 11.8mg Custard
Saturated Fat 2.049g 2.032g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 1.127g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.312g Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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.