Taffy (candy) vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Taffy (candy) and Fruit preserves different?
- Taffy (candy) is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, however, Fruit preserves are richer in Copper, Vitamin C, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Fruit preserves is 11% higher.
- Taffy (candy) contains 205 times more Saturated Fat than Fruit preserves. While Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, Fruit preserves contain only 0.01g.
Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Jams and preserves are the varieties 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2466.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.7% |
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 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.37 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
68.86 g
Water:
30.47 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +4657.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1133.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +528.2% |
~equal in
Other
~0.23g
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
0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2105.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 397kcal | 278kcal |
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| Protein | 0.03g | 0.37g |
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| Fats | 3.33g | 0.07g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 91.56g | 67.76g |
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| Carbs | 91.56g | 68.86g |
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| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 3mg | 77mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.49mg |
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| Sugar | 68.48g | 48.5g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 52mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin A | 100IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Choline | 10.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.049g | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.838g | 0.038g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 0g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.023mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.017mg |
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| Leucine | 0.037mg |
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| Lysine | 0.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg |
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| Valine | 0.021mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg |
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)