Taffy (candy) vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taffy (candy) and pretzel different?
- Pretzel has more iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, and fiber than taffy (candy).
- Daily need coverage for iron for pretzel is 57% higher.
- Taffy (candy) has less sodium.
- Taffy (candy) has a lower glycemic index (51) than pretzel (83).
Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted are the varieties used 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 less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +237.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +7333.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +395.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +528.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1414.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +263400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +7950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +833.3% |
| 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:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33366.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1426.1% |
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
0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +966.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 4.58mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 1240mg | 52% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 1.015mg | 44% |
| Folate | 0µg | 166µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.424mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 5.27mg | 33% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 0.332mg | 25% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 10.04g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 128mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.156mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.4g | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.21mg | 1.04mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 1.291g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.049g | 0.391g | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 4.4µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 29mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 223mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.322mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 91.56g | 80.39g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Calories | 397kcal | 384kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 2.93g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 91.56g | 76.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.48g | 2.21g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.838g | 0.727g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | 0.063g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | 1.223g | N/A |
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 1188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.658g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins