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

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How are Taffy (candy) and Piña colada different?

  • Piña colada has more Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin C than Taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Piña colada is 23% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) contains 3 times more Sugar than Piña colada. While Taffy (candy) contains 68.48g of Sugar, Piña colada contains only 22.33g.

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +2266.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 3% 8% 6% 3% 7% 1% 4% 27% 69% 4%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +2266.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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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Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
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 1% 1% 0% 17% 8% 4% 3% 4% 11% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +77.1%
Contains more Carbs +304.1%
Contains more Protein +1300%
Contains more Water +1240%
Contains more Other +4269.6%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
2% 23% 65% 10%
Protein: 0.42 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 22.66 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 10.05 g
Contains more Fats +77.1%
Contains more Carbs +304.1%
Contains more Protein +1300%
Contains more Water +1240%
Contains more Other +4269.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +922%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.2%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
93% 5% 2%
Saturated Fat: 1.636 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +922%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.2%

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) Piña colada
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Piña colada Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 22.36g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0.42g Piña colada
Fats 3.33g 1.88g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 22.66g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 174kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 22.33g Piña colada
Fiber 0g 0.3g Piña colada
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 0.01mg 0.21mg Piña colada
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Piña colada
Phosphorus 1mg 7mg Piña colada
Potassium 3mg 71mg Piña colada
Sodium 52mg 6mg Piña colada
Zinc 0.21mg 0.13mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.079mg Piña colada
Manganese 0mg 0.528mg Piña colada
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 100IU 2IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.02mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg Piña colada
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.029mg Piña colada
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.017mg Piña colada
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.118mg Piña colada
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.061mg Piña colada
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.045mg Piña colada
Folate 0µg 12µg Piña colada
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Piña colada
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Piña colada
Saturated Fat 2.049g 1.636g Piña colada
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.082g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.033g Taffy (candy)
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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Taffy (candy) Piña colada
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)
4%
Piña colada
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
13%
Piña colada

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Piña colada
Piña colada contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Piña colada
Piña colada is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Piña colada
Piña colada is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Piña colada - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168752/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.