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

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A recap on differences between taffy (candy) and rose hips

  • Taffy (candy) has less vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Rose hips cover your daily vitamin C needs 473% more than taffy (candy).
  • The glycemic index of rose hips is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).

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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 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2012.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14200%
Contains more IronIron +10500%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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 1420% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +703.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8533.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +879.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1109.5%
Contains more OtherOther +413%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 426mg 473%
Fiber 0g 24.1g 96%
Manganese 0mg 1.02mg 44%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 5.84mg 38%
Vitamin A 27µg 217µg 21%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 25.9µg 21%
Carbs 91.56g 38.22g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.8mg 16%
Magnesium 0mg 69mg 16%
Calcium 8mg 169mg 16%
Potassium 3mg 429mg 13%
Iron 0.01mg 1.06mg 13%
Copper 0mg 0.113mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.166mg 12%
Calories 397kcal 162kcal 12%
Phosphorus 1mg 61mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.049g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.3mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.076mg 6%
Fats 3.33g 0.34g 5%
Protein 0.03g 1.6g 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Choline 12mg 2%
Sodium 52mg 4mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.016mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Fructose 1.16g 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 2.58g N/A
Zinc 0.21mg 0.25mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
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) Rose hips
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)
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.