Taffy (candy) vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Taffy (candy) and Sugar substitute
- Taffy (candy) contains less Calcium than Sugar substitute.
- Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 87% higher.
- Sugar substitute contains 17 times less Sugar than Taffy (candy). Taffy (candy) contains 68.48g of Sugar, while Sugar substitute contains 4.03g.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.
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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 ZincZinc | +425% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10887.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6766.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1652.2% |
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Carbs
~84.77g
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 397kcal | 347kcal |
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| Protein | 0.03g | 2.06g |
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| Fats | 3.33g | 0g |
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| Net carbs | 91.56g | 84.17g |
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| Carbs | 91.56g | 84.77g |
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| Cholesterol | 9mg |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 879mg |
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| Potassium | 3mg | 39mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.16mg |
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| Sugar | 68.48g | 4.03g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.007mg |
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| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.04mg |
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| Starch | 3.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg | 8mg |
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| Sodium | 52mg | 572mg |
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| Vitamin A | 100IU |
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| Vitamin A | 27µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.049g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.838g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals