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

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Important differences between Taffy (candy) and Fruitcake

  • Fruitcake has more Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin E than Taffy (candy).
  • Fruitcake's daily need coverage for Iron is 26% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Fruitcake. Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Fruitcake contains 1.048g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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 Sodium -48.5%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +20600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5100%
Contains more Potassium +5000%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains less Sodium -48.5%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +20600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5100%
Contains more Potassium +5000%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.01
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.01

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +48.6%
Contains more Protein +9566.7%
Contains more Fats +173.3%
Contains more Water +421.6%
Contains more Other +378.3%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Carbs +48.6%
Contains more Protein +9566.7%
Contains more Fats +173.3%
Contains more Water +421.6%
Contains more Other +378.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +401.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2646.3%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +401.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2646.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 57.9g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 2.9g Fruitcake
Fats 3.33g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 91.56g 61.6g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 324kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 27.42g Fruitcake
Fiber 0g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 8mg 33mg Fruitcake
Iron 0.01mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 0mg 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 1mg 52mg Fruitcake
Potassium 3mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 52mg 101mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.27mg Fruitcake
Copper 0mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0mg 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 0.7µg 2µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 100IU 22IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.099mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.791mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Fruitcake
Folate 0µg 20µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.01µg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 9mg 5mg Fruitcake
Trans Fat 0.131g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 2.049g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 3.323g Fruitcake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Fruitcake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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)
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake 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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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