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

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Summary of differences between Taffy (candy) and Italian ice

  • The amount of Monounsaturated Fat in Taffy (candy) is higher than in Italian ice.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Italian ice is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more IronIron +800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +67%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more FatsFats +16550%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +578.2%
Contains more OtherOther +360%
Contains more WaterWater +1681.4%
~equal in Protein ~0.03g

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) Italian ice
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Italian ice Opinion
Calories 397kcal 53kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0.03g
Fats 3.33g 0.02g Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Net carbs 91.56g 13.5g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 13.5g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Italian ice
Calcium 8mg 1mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 3mg 6mg Italian ice
Iron 0.01mg 0.09mg Italian ice
Sugar 68.48g Italian ice
Copper 0mg 0.01mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.21mg 0.03mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 1mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Sodium 52mg 4mg Italian ice
Vitamin A 100IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin A 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Manganese 0mg 0.02mg Italian ice
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.005mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.01mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.715mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.005mg Italian ice
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.002mg Italian ice
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Folate 0µg 5µg Italian ice
Trans Fat 0.131g Italian ice
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0g Taffy (candy)
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) Italian ice
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)
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice 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.
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.