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

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Important differences between taffy (candy) and chili Pepper

  • Chili Pepper have more vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, copper, iron, vitamin K, manganese, potassium, and phosphorus than taffy (candy).
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 269% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains 98 times more saturated fat than chili Pepper. Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of saturated fat, while chili Pepper contain 0.021g.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of chili Pepper is 10.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11233.3%
Contains more IronIron +11900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
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 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4666.7%
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% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +1565%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +867.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6566.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1709.1%
Contains more OtherOther +160.9%

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
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7518.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.109g

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) Chili Pepper
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) Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 242.5mg 269%
Carbs 91.56g 9.46g 27%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.278mg 21%
Copper 0mg 0.174mg 19%
Calories 397kcal 40kcal 18%
Iron 0.01mg 1.2mg 15%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 14.3µg 12%
Potassium 3mg 340mg 10%
Manganese 0mg 0.237mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.049g 0.021g 9%
Folate 0µg 23µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.95mg 6%
Phosphorus 1mg 46mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.09mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Magnesium 0mg 25mg 6%
Fats 3.33g 0.2g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 59µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.69mg 4%
Protein 0.03g 2g 4%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Sodium 52mg 7mg 2%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0.011g 2%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.061mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 5.1g N/A
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.109g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Chili Pepper
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)
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper 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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.