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

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The main differences between taffy (candy) and potatoes

  • Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, iron, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B3 than potatoes.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for potatoes is 23% higher.
  • Potatoes have 82 times less saturated fat than taffy (candy). Taffy (candy) has 2.049g of saturated fat, while potatoes have 0.025g.
  • Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than taffy (candy).

Food types used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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%
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14066.7%
Contains more IronIron +8000%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
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%
Potato
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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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52950%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7275%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +566.7%
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
Potato
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2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more FatsFats +3600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +423.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6733.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1534%
Contains more OtherOther +387%

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
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

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) Potato
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Potato DV% diff.
Carbs 91.56g 17.49g 25%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.298mg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg 22%
Calories 397kcal 77kcal 16%
Potassium 3mg 425mg 12%
Copper 0mg 0.11mg 12%
Iron 0.01mg 0.81mg 10%
Manganese 0mg 0.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.049g 0.025g 9%
Phosphorus 1mg 57mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.061mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.295mg 6%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Fats 3.33g 0.09g 5%
Magnesium 0mg 23mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.081mg 4%
Folate 0µg 15µg 4%
Protein 0.03g 2.05g 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0.002g 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.032mg 2%
Sodium 52mg 6mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2µg 1%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.3mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.042g 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 15.39g N/A
Calcium 8mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 68.48g 0.82g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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)
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.