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

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A recap on differences between Taffy (candy) and Turmeric

  • Taffy (candy) has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 861% more than Taffy (candy).

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 Calcium +2000%
Contains more Iron +549900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +29800%
Contains more Potassium +69233.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +2042.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Iron +549900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +29800%
Contains more Potassium +69233.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +2042.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4822.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4366.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4822.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +36.4%
Contains more Protein +32166.7%
Contains more Water +164.9%
Contains more Other +2978.3%
Equal in Fats - 3.25
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Carbs +36.4%
Contains more Protein +32166.7%
Contains more Water +164.9%
Contains more Other +2978.3%
Equal in Fats - 3.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +524.8%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +524.8%

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) Turmeric
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 44.44g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 3.33g 3.25g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 67.14g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 312kcal Taffy (candy)
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 68.48g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 0g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 8mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 0.01mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 0mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 1mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 3mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 52mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 0.21mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 0.7µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 0µg 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.131g 0.056g Turmeric
Saturated Fat 2.049g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.449g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.003g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Turmeric
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)
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.