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Taffy (candy) vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taffy (candy) and Sweet and sour

  • Taffy (candy) has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Sweet and sour is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Sweet and sour's daily need coverage for Manganese is 33% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.

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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 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3200%
Contains more IronIron +2000%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
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% 6% 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 29% 0.6% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2225%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +16550%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +800%
Contains more WaterWater +1142.7%
Contains more OtherOther +430.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Sweet and sour Opinion
Calories 397kcal 150kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0.27g Sweet and sour
Fats 3.33g 0.02g Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Sweet and sour
Net carbs 91.56g 38.12g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 38.22g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Sweet and sour
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Sweet and sour
Calcium 8mg 10mg Sweet and sour
Potassium 3mg 99mg Sweet and sour
Iron 0.01mg 0.21mg Sweet and sour
Sugar 68.48g 18.75g Sweet and sour
Fiber 0g 0.1g Sweet and sour
Copper 0mg 0.079mg Sweet and sour
Zinc 0.21mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 1mg 7mg Sweet and sour
Sodium 52mg 371mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 10IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 27µg 1µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.01mg Taffy (candy)
Manganese 0mg 0.761mg Sweet and sour
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.048mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.019mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.187mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.093mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.053mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg Taffy (candy)
Folate 0µg 8µg Sweet and sour
Trans Fat 0.131g Sweet and sour
Choline 2.4mg Sweet and sour
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0g Sweet and sour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Taffy (candy) Sweet and sour
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)
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.