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

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A recap on differences between Taffy (candy) and Ice pop

  • Taffy (candy) has less Iron.
  • Ice pop contains 5 times less Sugar than Taffy (candy). Taffy (candy) contains 68.48g of Sugar, while Ice pop contains 13.66g.
  • Ice pop has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Frozen novelties, ice type, pop.

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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 0.71% 0% 1.3% 20% 0% 4.1% 0% 0.91% 0% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +400%
Contains more IronIron +5300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~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 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.06% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~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
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +1287.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +376.1%
Contains more OtherOther +475%
Contains more WaterWater +1559.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
16% 64% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.016 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1543.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +656.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%

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) Ice pop
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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) Ice pop Opinion
Calories 397kcal 79kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0g Taffy (candy)
Fats 3.33g 0.24g Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Ice pop
Net carbs 91.56g 19.23g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 19.23g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Ice pop
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Ice pop
Calcium 8mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 3mg 15mg Ice pop
Iron 0.01mg 0.54mg Ice pop
Sugar 68.48g 13.66g Ice pop
Zinc 0.21mg 0.15mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 1mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Sodium 52mg 7mg Ice pop
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.001mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Ice pop
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.013g Ice pop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.051g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.016g Taffy (candy)
Fructose 2.72g Ice pop
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) Ice pop
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%
Ice pop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
3%
Ice pop

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice pop
Ice pop is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.