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

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Summary of differences between taffy (candy) and scallion

  • The amount of vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, folate, fiber, copper, potassium, and manganese in scallion is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Scallion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 172% more than taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) contains 64 times more saturated fat than scallion. While taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of saturated fat, scallion contains only 0.032g.
  • Scallion has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of scallion is 32, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw.

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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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9100%
Contains more IronIron +14700%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +68900%
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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +1652.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1147.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6000%
Contains more WaterWater +1752.2%
Contains more OtherOther +252.2%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3003.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

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) Scallion
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 207µg 172%
Carbs 91.56g 7.34g 28%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Calories 397kcal 32kcal 18%
Iron 0.01mg 1.48mg 18%
Folate 0µg 64µg 16%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Saturated fat 2.049g 0.032g 9%
Copper 0mg 0.083mg 9%
Potassium 3mg 276mg 8%
Manganese 0mg 0.16mg 7%
Calcium 8mg 72mg 6%
Phosphorus 1mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.061mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.08mg 5%
Magnesium 0mg 20mg 5%
Fats 3.33g 0.19g 5%
Protein 0.03g 1.83g 4%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 50µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.55mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.525mg 3%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.39mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0.027g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.055mg 2%
Sodium 52mg 16mg 2%
Choline 5.7mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.075mg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 2.33g N/A
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.074g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

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Taffy (candy) Scallion
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)
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion 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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.