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

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Significant differences between taffy (candy) and truffle

  • The amount of fiber, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and magnesium in truffle is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Truffle covers your daily fiber needs 280% more than taffy (candy).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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%
Truffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1887.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25033.3%
Contains more IronIron +58700%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +528.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6100%

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% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +313250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11925%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +356.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30733.3%
Contains more WaterWater +205.2%
Contains more OtherOther +860.9%

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) Truffle
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Truffle DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 70.1g 280%
Manganese 0mg 1.951mg 85%
Selenium 0.7µg 43.4µg 78%
Iron 0.01mg 5.88mg 73%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.844mg 64%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 6.267mg 39%
Phosphorus 1mg 184mg 26%
Potassium 3mg 754mg 22%
Copper 0mg 0.183mg 20%
Magnesium 0mg 83mg 20%
Protein 0.03g 9.25g 18%
Calcium 8mg 159mg 15%
Folate 0µg 38µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.481mg 10%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.32mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.049g 9%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.112mg 9%
Carbs 91.56g 73.01g 6%
Calories 397kcal 284kcal 6%
Fats 3.33g 0.73g 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.015mg 1%
Sodium 52mg 35mg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 2.91g N/A
Sugar 68.48g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Truffle
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)
31%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.