Taffy (candy) vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between taffy (candy) and English muffins
- Taffy (candy) contains less phosphorus, manganese, copper, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B3, and folate than English muffins.
- English muffins' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 19% higher.
- The amount of sodium in taffy (candy) is lower.
- Taffy (candy) has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +546.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 133mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 464mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.357mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 91.56g | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 7.7g | 15% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.129mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.181mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 0.154mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.89mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 1.566mg | 10% |
| Folate | 0µg | 37µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.446mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.049g | 0.259g | 8% |
| Calories | 397kcal | 235kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 0.888g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 21mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 131mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.04µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.838g | 0.302g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 91.56g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.48g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| 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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +99% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25566.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +768% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +943.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +177.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +633.9% |
