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

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The main differences between taffy (candy) and powdered milk

  • Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and selenium than powdered milk.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 135% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index than powdered milk.

Food types used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44233.3%
Contains more IronIron +4600%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1490.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2228.6%

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +910.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +9941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56675%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.3%
Contains more WaterWater +96.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87633.3%
Contains more FatsFats +702.1%
Contains more OtherOther +2543.5%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +845.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +449.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 3.25µg 135%
Phosphorus 1mg 776mg 111%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 1.205mg 92%
Calcium 8mg 912mg 90%
Saturated fat 2.049g 16.742g 67%
Protein 0.03g 26.32g 53%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 2.271mg 45%
Potassium 3mg 1330mg 39%
Fats 3.33g 26.71g 36%
Cholesterol 9mg 97mg 29%
Selenium 0.7µg 16.3µg 28%
Zinc 0.21mg 3.34mg 28%
Vitamin A 27µg 258µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.302mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.283mg 21%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Magnesium 0mg 85mg 20%
Carbs 91.56g 38.42g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 7.924g 18%
Sodium 52mg 371mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Folate 0µg 37µg 9%
Copper 0mg 0.08mg 9%
Iron 0.01mg 0.47mg 6%
Calories 397kcal 496kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.646mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.665g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.58mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Manganese 0mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg 2%
Net carbs 91.56g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 38.42g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 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) Powdered milk
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)
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.693g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk 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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.