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Taffy (candy) vs. Reese's fast break — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taffy (candy) and Reese's fast break

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin B1 than Reese's fast break.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Reese's fast break is 31% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats.

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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 34% 18% 25% 36% 60% 26% 56% 43% 0% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +662.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9366.7%
Contains more IronIron +9500%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +347.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12900%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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% 6% 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 1.3% 2.4% 0% 0% 33% 23% 67% 25% 16% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.6%
Contains more WaterWater +18.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28766.7%
Contains more FatsFats +603.3%
Contains more OtherOther +865.2%

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
38% 42% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +966.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3478.5%

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) Reese's fast break
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Reese's fast break Opinion
Calories 397kcal 474kcal Reese's fast break
Protein 0.03g 8.66g Reese's fast break
Fats 3.33g 23.42g Reese's fast break
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Reese's fast break
Net carbs 91.56g 58.7g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 61.6g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 4mg Reese's fast break
Magnesium 0mg 48mg Reese's fast break
Calcium 8mg 61mg Reese's fast break
Potassium 3mg 284mg Reese's fast break
Iron 0.01mg 0.96mg Reese's fast break
Sugar 68.48g 53.08g Reese's fast break
Fiber 0g 2.9g Reese's fast break
Copper 0mg 0.18mg Reese's fast break
Zinc 0.21mg 0.94mg Reese's fast break
Phosphorus 1mg 130mg Reese's fast break
Sodium 52mg 330mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 40IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.13mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.1mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 3.57mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.42mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Folate 0µg 39µg Reese's fast break
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Reese's fast break
Saturated Fat 2.049g 8.23g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 8.94g Reese's fast break
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 4.33g Reese's fast break
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Reese's fast break
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)
15%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.181g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break 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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.