Taffy (candy) vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Taffy (candy) and Sweet potato different?
- Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, Iron, and Phosphorus than Taffy (candy).
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Sweet potato is 76% higher.
- Taffy (candy) contains 114 times more Saturated Fat than Sweet potato. While Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, Sweet potato contains only 0.018g.
Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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.
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Selenium
+16.7%
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Calcium
+275%
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Iron
+6000%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+4600%
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Potassium
+11133.3%
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Zinc
+42.9%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+∞%
Equal in Sodium - 55
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Selenium
+16.7%
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Calcium
+275%
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Iron
+6000%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+4600%
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Potassium
+11133.3%
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Zinc
+42.9%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+∞%
Equal in Sodium - 55
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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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+14087%
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Vitamin E
+188.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+178.6%
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Vitamin B2
+408.3%
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Vitamin B3
+27750%
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Vitamin B5
+19900%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+500%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+14087%
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Vitamin E
+188.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+178.6%
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Vitamin B2
+408.3%
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Vitamin B3
+27750%
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Vitamin B5
+19900%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+500%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+6560%
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Carbs
+355.1%
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Protein
+5133.3%
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Water
+1493.4%
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Other
+326.1%
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
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Fats
+6560%
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Carbs
+355.1%
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Protein
+5133.3%
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Water
+1493.4%
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+326.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+83700%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+764.3%
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Saturated Fat
-99.1%
Saturated Fat:
2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.121 g
Saturated Fat:
0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.014 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+83700%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+764.3%
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Saturated Fat
-99.1%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 91.56g | 17.12g |
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| Protein | 0.03g | 1.57g |
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| Fats | 3.33g | 0.05g |
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| Carbs | 91.56g | 20.12g |
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| Calories | 397kcal | 86kcal |
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| Starch | 12.65g |
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| Fructose | 0.7g |
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| Sugar | 68.48g | 4.18g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 3g |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 30mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 3mg | 337mg |
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| Sodium | 52mg | 55mg |
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| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.151mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.258mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 100IU | 14187IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 27µg | 709µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 0.557mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.209mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.092mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg |
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| Valine | 0.086mg |
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| Histidine | 0.031mg |
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| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.049g | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.838g | 0.001g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.031g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins