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

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What are the differences between Taffy (candy) and Ice cream?

  • Ice cream is richer than Taffy (candy) in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 24% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taffy (candy) is lower.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Ice creams, vanilla types 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.
Contains less Sodium -35%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10400%
Contains more Potassium +6533.3%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains less Sodium -35%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10400%
Contains more Potassium +6533.3%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%

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 +321%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3800%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +321%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3800%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +288%
Contains more Protein +11566.7%
Contains more Fats +230.3%
Contains more Water +1157.7%
Contains more Other +291.3%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +288%
Contains more Protein +11566.7%
Contains more Fats +230.3%
Contains more Water +1157.7%
Contains more Other +291.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.6%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 22.9g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 3.5g Ice cream
Fats 3.33g 11g Ice cream
Carbs 91.56g 23.6g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 207kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 21.22g Ice cream
Fiber 0g 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 8mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 0.01mg 0.09mg Ice cream
Magnesium 0mg 14mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 1mg 105mg Ice cream
Potassium 3mg 199mg Ice cream
Sodium 52mg 80mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.69mg Ice cream
Copper 0mg 0.023mg Ice cream
Manganese 0mg 0.008mg Ice cream
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 100IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.041mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.116mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.048mg Ice cream
Folate 0µg 5µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 9mg 44mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Ice cream
Saturated Fat 2.049g 6.79g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.452g Ice cream
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) Ice cream
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)
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.741g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.