Taffy (candy) vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Taffy (candy) and Icing
- Icing has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Taffy (candy).
- Icing's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 22% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1033.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1700% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2416.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1275% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +387.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +210.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.951 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +480% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6471.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 397kcal | 418kcal |
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| Protein | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Fats | 3.33g | 16.23g |
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| Net carbs | 91.56g | 67.89g |
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| Carbs | 91.56g | 67.89g |
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| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 3mg | 34mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.16mg |
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| Sugar | 68.48g | 63.1g |
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| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 52mg | 184mg |
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| Vitamin A | 100IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1.53mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 13µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g | 0g |
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| Choline | 2.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.049g | 2.974g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.838g | 4.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 7.951g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.925g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)
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.