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

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What are the main differences between Taffy (candy) and Pasta?

  • Taffy (candy) has less Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3 than Pasta.
  • Pasta's daily need coverage for Folate is 16% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has 14 times more Saturated Fat than Pasta. Taffy (candy) has 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Pasta has 0.15g.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +11300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6200%
Contains more Potassium +700%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +11300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6200%
Contains more Potassium +700%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +646.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +646.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +217.1%
Contains more Carbs +267.3%
Contains more Protein +17066.7%
Contains more Water +1313.6%
Contains more Other +34.8%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Fats +217.1%
Contains more Carbs +267.3%
Contains more Protein +17066.7%
Contains more Water +1313.6%
Contains more Other +34.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +575.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.5%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +575.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.5%

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) Pasta
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 24.93g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 3.33g 1.05g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 24.93g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 131kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Pasta
Calcium 8mg 6mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.01mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 0mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 1mg 63mg Pasta
Potassium 3mg 24mg Pasta
Sodium 52mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.21mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0mg 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 20IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 6µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.034mg Pasta
Folate 0µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 9mg 33mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Pasta
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.124g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.429g Pasta
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Pasta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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)
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.899g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta 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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.