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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
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:
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% |
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Fats
~3.03g
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
1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.113 g
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Saturated fat
~1.886g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.875g
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkshake is relatively richer in vitamins