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

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Significant differences between Taffy (candy) and Taro

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Iron in Taro is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Taro covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 22% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taro has 50 times less Saturated Fat than Taffy (candy). Taffy (candy) has 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Taro has 0.041g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Taro, raw.

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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.
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
0
:
9
Taro
Taro
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8300%
Contains more Potassium +19600%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.23
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Taffy (candy)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8300%
Contains more Potassium +19600%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.23
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
2
:
10
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2544.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Taffy (candy)
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%
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2544.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
2
:
3
Taro
Taro
Contains more Fats +1565%
Contains more Carbs +246%
Contains more Protein +4900%
Contains more Water +1356.5%
Contains more Other +421.7%
Taffy (candy)
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +1565%
Contains more Carbs +246%
Contains more Protein +4900%
Contains more Water +1356.5%
Contains more Other +421.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
2
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5137.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Taffy (candy)
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5137.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -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) Taro
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Taro Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 22.36g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 1.5g Taro
Fats 3.33g 0.2g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 26.46g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 112kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 8mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.01mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 0mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 1mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 3mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 52mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.21mg 0.23mg Taro
Copper 0mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 100IU 76IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 4µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.025mg Taro
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 0µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Taro
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Taro
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.016g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.083g 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) Taro
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)
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.