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

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Differences between Taffy (candy) and Fondant icing

  • Fondant icing contains less Monounsaturated Fat than Taffy (candy).
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fondant icing is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 0% 0.9% 0.35% 0.38% 1% 1.1% 0% 1.4% 0% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
~equal in Iron ~0.01mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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%
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% 0% 0% 1.3% 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +16550%
Contains more OtherOther +283.3%
Contains more WaterWater +39%
~equal in Carbs ~93.18g

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) Fondant icing
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Fondant icing Opinion
Calories 397kcal 373kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0g Taffy (candy)
Fats 3.33g 0.02g Taffy (candy)
Net carbs 91.56g 93.18g Fondant icing
Carbs 91.56g 93.18g Fondant icing
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Fondant icing
Calcium 8mg 3mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 3mg 4mg Fondant icing
Iron 0.01mg 0.01mg
Sugar 68.48g 88.9g Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.003mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.21mg 0.04mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 1mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Sodium 52mg 11mg Fondant icing
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.005mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.016mg Fondant icing
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0g Taffy (candy)
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) Fondant icing
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)
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.42g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.