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

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Differences between taffy (candy) and pudding

  • Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and selenium than pudding.
  • Pudding's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 13% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4900%
Contains more IronIron +3300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +428.6%

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%
Pudding
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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 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +8050%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3000%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg

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
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +366.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10433.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1407.8%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
~equal in Fats ~3.15g

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
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.819g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Pudding DV% diff.
Carbs 91.56g 19.64g 24%
Calories 397kcal 120kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.31µg 13%
Copper 0mg 0.111mg 12%
Phosphorus 1mg 87mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.157mg 11%
Calcium 8mg 106mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.326mg 6%
Protein 0.03g 3.16g 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Magnesium 0mg 20mg 5%
Selenium 0.7µg 3.7µg 5%
Iron 0.01mg 0.34mg 4%
Potassium 3mg 150mg 4%
Manganese 0mg 0.097mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.03mg 2%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.48mg 2%
Sodium 52mg 98mg 2%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.049g 1.81g 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.133mg 1%
Vitamin A 27µg 39µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.038mg 1%
Fats 3.33g 3.15g 0%
Net carbs 91.56g 18.84g N/A
Cholesterol 9mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 68.48g 11.96g N/A
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0.819g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.18g 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) Pudding
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)
12%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (9 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.