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

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How are Taffy (candy) and Honey different?

  • Taffy (candy) is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, while Honey is higher in Iron.
  • Honey is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Honey types were used in this article.

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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.
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
1
:
9
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1633.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Taffy (candy)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1633.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22

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.
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
5
:
7
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Taffy (candy)
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%
Honey
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% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
3
:
2
Honey
Honey
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +11.1%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Protein +900%
Contains more Water +252.6%
Equal in Carbs - 82.4
Taffy (candy)
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +11.1%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Protein +900%
Contains more Water +252.6%
Equal in Carbs - 82.4

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Honey Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 82.2g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0.3g Honey
Fats 3.33g 0g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 82.4g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 304kcal Taffy (candy)
Fructose 40.94g Honey
Sugar 68.48g 82.12g Taffy (candy)
Fiber 0g 0.2g Honey
Calcium 8mg 6mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.01mg 0.42mg Honey
Magnesium 0mg 2mg Honey
Phosphorus 1mg 4mg Honey
Potassium 3mg 52mg Honey
Sodium 52mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 0.21mg 0.22mg Honey
Copper 0mg 0.036mg Honey
Manganese 0mg 0.08mg Honey
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Honey
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Honey
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.038mg Honey
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.121mg Honey
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.068mg Honey
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.024mg Honey
Folate 0µg 2µg Honey
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.004mg Honey
Threonine 0.004mg Honey
Isoleucine 0.008mg Honey
Leucine 0.01mg Honey
Lysine 0.008mg Honey
Methionine 0.001mg Honey
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Honey
Valine 0.009mg Honey
Histidine 0.001mg Honey
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Honey
Trans Fat 0.131g Honey
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0g Honey
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Honey
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)
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Honey
Honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.