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

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Summary of differences between taffy (candy) and milkshake

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, copper, and potassium in milkshake is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Milkshake covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 21% more than taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) contains 4 times more sugar than milkshake. While taffy (candy) contains 68.48g of sugar, milkshake contains only 17.75g.
  • Milkshake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milkshake is 27, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.

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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 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6000%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.6%

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% 9% 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 0% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +9100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~25µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.03mg

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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +415.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12766.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1435.1%
Contains more OtherOther +295.7%
~equal in Fats ~3.03g

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.886g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.875g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.113g

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) Milkshake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Milkshake DV% diff.
Carbs 91.56g 17.75g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.52µg 21%
Phosphorus 1mg 115mg 16%
Calories 397kcal 112kcal 14%
Calcium 8mg 146mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.195mg 14%
Protein 0.03g 3.86g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.368mg 7%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Copper 0mg 0.051mg 6%
Potassium 3mg 183mg 5%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Magnesium 0mg 12mg 3%
Selenium 0.7µg 2.3µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.042mg 3%
Folate 0µg 7µg 2%
Sodium 52mg 95mg 2%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.39mg 2%
Cholesterol 9mg 12mg 1%
Manganese 0mg 0.014mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.049g 1.886g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.146mg 1%
Iron 0.01mg 0.1mg 1%
Fats 3.33g 3.03g 0%
Net carbs 91.56g 17.75g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 17.75g N/A
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin A 27µg 25µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0.875g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.113g 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Milkshake
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)
15%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkshake
Milkshake 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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.