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

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Differences between Taffy (candy) and Herbal tea

  • Taffy (candy) has more Monounsaturated Fat, while Herbal tea has more Manganese.
  • Herbal tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 21% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed.

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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 more Zinc +425%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +566.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Phosphorus - 1
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 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +566.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Phosphorus - 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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1900%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1953.2%
Contains more Other +82.6%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1953.2%
Contains more Other +82.6%

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) Herbal tea
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Herbal tea Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0g Taffy (candy)
Fats 3.33g 0g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 0kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 0g Herbal tea
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 0.01mg 0.08mg Herbal tea
Magnesium 0mg 3mg Herbal tea
Phosphorus 1mg 1mg
Potassium 3mg 20mg Herbal tea
Sodium 52mg 4mg Herbal tea
Zinc 0.21mg 0.04mg Taffy (candy)
Manganese 0mg 0.477mg Herbal tea
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.04mg Herbal tea
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Folate 0µg 1µg Herbal tea
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Herbal tea
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Herbal tea
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0g Herbal tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0g Taffy (candy)
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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Taffy (candy) Herbal tea
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)
0%
Herbal tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
7%
Herbal tea

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.