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

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

  • Taffy (candy) is richer than Sugar in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sugar is lower.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Sugars, granulated 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 +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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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Sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.3%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +24150%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 99.98
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +24150%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 99.98

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 0.03g 0g Taffy (candy)
Fats 3.33g 0g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 397kcal 387kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 99.8g Taffy (candy)
Calcium 8mg 1mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.01mg 0.05mg Sugar
Phosphorus 1mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 3mg 2mg Taffy (candy)
Sodium 52mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 0.21mg 0.01mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.007mg Sugar
Manganese 0mg 0.004mg Sugar
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.019mg Sugar
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Sugar
Trans Fat 0.131g Sugar
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0g 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) Sugar
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)
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.9)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.