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

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A recap on differences between Taffy (candy) and Mr. Goodbar

  • Taffy (candy) has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B12, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Mr. Goodbar covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 60% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, MR. GOODBAR Chocolate Bar.

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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 34% 33% 35% 52% 57% 25% 70% 5.3% 0% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13033.3%
Contains more IronIron +13800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +342.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.2%
~equal in Manganese ~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 3% 7.5% 63% 0% 35% 32% 65% 25% 16% 41% 9% 29% 26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
10% 33% 54% 2%
Protein: 10.22 g
Fats: 33.21 g
Carbs: 54.34 g
Water: 0.45 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.5%
Contains more WaterWater +977.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +897.3%
Contains more OtherOther +673.9%

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
53% 31% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.203 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +878.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3508.3%

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) Mr. Goodbar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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) Mr. Goodbar Opinion
Calories 397kcal 538kcal Mr. Goodbar
Protein 0.03g 10.22g Mr. Goodbar
Fats 3.33g 33.21g Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Mr. Goodbar
Net carbs 91.56g 50.54g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 54.34g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 10mg Taffy (candy)
Magnesium 0mg 47mg Mr. Goodbar
Calcium 8mg 110mg Mr. Goodbar
Potassium 3mg 394mg Mr. Goodbar
Iron 0.01mg 1.39mg Mr. Goodbar
Sugar 68.48g 47.22g Mr. Goodbar
Fiber 0g 3.8g Mr. Goodbar
Copper 0mg 0.17mg Mr. Goodbar
Zinc 0.21mg 0.93mg Mr. Goodbar
Phosphorus 1mg 163mg Mr. Goodbar
Sodium 52mg 41mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin A 100IU 125IU Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin A 27µg 35µg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin E 0.09mg 3.17mg Mr. Goodbar
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.14mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.14mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 3.44mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.42mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.33µg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin K 0.3µg 3.6µg Mr. Goodbar
Folate 0µg 38µg Mr. Goodbar
Trans Fat 0.131g Mr. Goodbar
Choline 47.4mg Mr. Goodbar
Saturated Fat 2.049g 14.13g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 8.203g Mr. Goodbar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 4.366g Mr. Goodbar
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Mr. Goodbar
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)
27%
Mr. Goodbar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
31%
Mr. Goodbar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.081g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar 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. Mr. Goodbar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168760/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.