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

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How are Taffy (candy) and Praline different?

  • Praline is higher than Taffy (candy) in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Praline covers your daily need of Manganese 73% more than Taffy (candy).

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe types were 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 Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +12800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10300%
Contains more Potassium +7133.3%
Contains more Zinc +695.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Sodium - 48
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 13% 49% 35% 45% 20% 7% 46% 165% 220% 10%
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +12800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10300%
Contains more Potassium +7133.3%
Contains more Zinc +695.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Sodium - 48

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 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
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% 10% 0% 1% 51% 13% 8% 20% 18% 5% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +53.6%
Contains more Protein +10900%
Contains more Fats +677.8%
Contains more Water +113.6%
Contains more Other +269.6%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Carbs +53.6%
Contains more Protein +10900%
Contains more Fats +677.8%
Contains more Water +113.6%
Contains more Other +269.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1652.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6328.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.224
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.224 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.778 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1652.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6328.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.224

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) Praline
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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) Praline Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 56.09g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 3.3g Praline
Fats 3.33g 25.9g Praline
Carbs 91.56g 59.59g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 485kcal Praline
Sugar 68.48g 55.79g Praline
Fiber 0g 3.5g Praline
Calcium 8mg 43mg Praline
Iron 0.01mg 1.29mg Praline
Magnesium 0mg 49mg Praline
Phosphorus 1mg 104mg Praline
Potassium 3mg 217mg Praline
Sodium 52mg 48mg Praline
Zinc 0.21mg 1.67mg Praline
Copper 0mg 0.494mg Praline
Manganese 0mg 1.682mg Praline
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Praline
Vitamin A 100IU 19IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 1µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.5mg Praline
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Praline
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.203mg Praline
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.053mg Praline
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.415mg Praline
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.332mg Praline
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.077mg Praline
Folate 0µg 6µg Praline
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.3µg Praline
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Praline
Trans Fat 0.131g Praline
Saturated Fat 2.049g 2.224g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 14.683g Praline
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 7.778g Praline
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) Praline
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)
11%
Praline
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
61%
Praline

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Praline
Praline is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Praline
Praline contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Praline
Praline is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Praline
Praline is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Praline
Praline is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Praline
Praline is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Praline
Praline 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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.