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

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What are the differences between Taffy (candy) and Rice?

  • Rice is richer than Taffy (candy) in Manganese, Iron, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Rice's daily need coverage for Manganese is 21% more.
  • Taffy (candy) has 27 times more Saturated Fat than Rice. While Taffy (candy) has 2.049g of Saturated Fat, Rice has only 0.077g.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked types 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 +25%
Contains more Iron +11900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4200%
Contains more Potassium +1066.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +971.4%
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 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +11900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4200%
Contains more Potassium +1066.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +971.4%

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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Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.013
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.013

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1089.3%
Contains more Carbs +225%
Contains more Protein +8866.7%
Contains more Water +1311.1%
Contains more Other +82.6%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Fats +1089.3%
Contains more Carbs +225%
Contains more Protein +8866.7%
Contains more Water +1311.1%
Contains more Other +82.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +852.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +852.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

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) Rice
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Rice Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 27.77g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 2.69g Rice
Fats 3.33g 0.28g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 28.17g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 130kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 0g 0.4g Rice
Calcium 8mg 10mg Rice
Iron 0.01mg 1.2mg Rice
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Rice
Phosphorus 1mg 43mg Rice
Potassium 3mg 35mg Rice
Sodium 52mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 0.21mg 0.49mg Rice
Copper 0mg 0.069mg Rice
Manganese 0mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 0.7µg 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.04mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.013mg Rice
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.093mg Rice
Folate 0µg 58µg Rice
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg Rice
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Rice
Trans Fat 0.131g Rice
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.088g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.076g Taffy (candy)
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) Rice
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)
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.972g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice
Rice 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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.