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

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Differences between taffy (candy) and eggs

  • Taffy (candy) contains less copper, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, iron, folate, and vitamin B6 than eggs.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 222% higher.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs 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 Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4100%
Contains more IronIron +11800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%

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%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +451.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34850%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11000%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8075%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41833.3%
Contains more FatsFats +218.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1438.6%
Contains more OtherOther +365.2%

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +386.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1068.6%

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) Egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0mg 2mg 222%
Cholesterol 9mg 373mg 121%
Selenium 0.7µg 30.8µg 55%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.513mg 39%
Carbs 91.56g 1.12g 30%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 1.398mg 28%
Protein 0.03g 12.58g 25%
Phosphorus 1mg 172mg 24%
Iron 0.01mg 1.19mg 15%
Vitamin A 27µg 149µg 14%
Calories 397kcal 155kcal 12%
Folate 0µg 44µg 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Fats 3.33g 10.61g 11%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.121mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.414g 9%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.05mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 4.077g 8%
Saturated fat 2.049g 3.267g 6%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1.03mg 6%
Potassium 3mg 126mg 4%
Calcium 8mg 50mg 4%
Sodium 52mg 124mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.066mg 3%
Magnesium 0mg 10mg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.026mg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.064mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g 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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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Egg
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)
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 364mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.218g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg 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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.