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

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Important differences between taffy (candy) and rum

  • Taffy (candy) has more monounsaturated fat; however, rum is richer in copper.
  • Rum contains less saturated fat.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of rum is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof.

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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%
Rum
Rum
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 4.5% 17% 1.9% 2.1% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Rum
Rum
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
Rum
Rum
2
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1273.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14421.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Rum DV% diff.
Carbs 91.56g 0g 31%
Saturated fat 2.049g 0g 9%
Calories 397kcal 231kcal 8%
Copper 0mg 0.05mg 6%
Fats 3.33g 0g 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.008mg 2%
Sodium 52mg 1mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0mg 0.018mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg 1%
Phosphorus 1mg 5mg 1%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.07mg 1%
Iron 0.01mg 0.12mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 0mg 1%
Protein 0.03g 0g 0%
Net carbs 91.56g 0g N/A
Potassium 3mg 2mg 0%
Sugar 68.48g 0g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Rum
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)
0%
Rum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
3%
Rum

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rum
Rum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rum
Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rum
Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rum
Rum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Rum
Rum is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.