Taffy (candy) vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between taffy (candy) and sesame
- Taffy (candy) has less copper, iron, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Sesame covers your daily copper needs 454% more than taffy (candy).
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12087.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +145400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3590.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4814.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1958.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +225650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
Protein:
17.73 g
Fats:
49.67 g
Carbs:
23.45 g
Water:
4.69 g
Other:
4.46 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +290.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59000% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1391.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1839.1% |
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Water
~4.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.773 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2138.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17894.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0mg | 4.082mg | 454% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 14.55mg | 182% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 21.773g | 144% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 2.46mg | 107% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 975mg | 97% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 629mg | 90% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 351mg | 84% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 49.67g | 71% |
| Zinc | 0.21mg | 7.75mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.791mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.79mg | 61% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 34.4µg | 61% |
| Fiber | 0g | 11.8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.838g | 18.759g | 45% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 17.73g | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 4.515mg | 28% |
| Folate | 0µg | 97µg | 24% |
| Carbs | 91.56g | 23.45g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 2.049g | 6.957g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 0.247mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 468mg | 14% |
| Calories | 397kcal | 573kcal | 9% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 91.56g | 11.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.48g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 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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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
348%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.908g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins