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

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Important differences between taffy (candy) and Swiss cheese

  • Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and magnesium than taffy (candy).
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 127% more.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of Swiss cheese is 27.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Cheese, swiss.

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11025%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2300%
Contains more IronIron +1200%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1981%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4185.7%

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% 9% 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 0% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +8725%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6258.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89766.7%
Contains more FatsFats +830.6%
Contains more WaterWater +675.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1195.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +860.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1008.3%

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) Swiss cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 3.06µg 127%
Calcium 8mg 890mg 88%
Phosphorus 1mg 574mg 82%
Saturated fat 2.049g 18.227g 74%
Protein 0.03g 26.96g 54%
Selenium 0.7µg 30µg 53%
Fats 3.33g 30.99g 43%
Zinc 0.21mg 4.37mg 38%
Carbs 91.56g 1.44g 30%
Vitamin A 27µg 288µg 29%
Cholesterol 9mg 93mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.302mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 8.046g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.341g 8%
Magnesium 0mg 33mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.353mg 7%
Sodium 52mg 187mg 6%
Copper 0mg 0.047mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.071mg 5%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.6mg 3%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Iron 0.01mg 0.13mg 2%
Potassium 3mg 72mg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.4µg 1%
Calories 397kcal 393kcal 0%
Net carbs 91.56g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 0g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Swiss cheese
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)
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.178g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese 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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.