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

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What are the main differences between Taffy (candy) and Turnip?

  • Taffy (candy) has less Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Potassium than Turnip.
  • Turnip's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 23% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has 186 times more Saturated Fat than Turnip. Taffy (candy) has 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Turnip has 0.011g.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Turnips, raw types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2600%
Contains more Potassium +6266.7%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2600%
Contains more Potassium +6266.7%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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.
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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +3230%
Contains more Carbs +1324%
Contains more Protein +2900%
Contains more Water +1794.2%
Contains more Other +204.3%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Fats +3230%
Contains more Carbs +1324%
Contains more Protein +2900%
Contains more Water +1794.2%
Contains more Other +204.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 4.63g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0.9g Turnip
Fats 3.33g 0.1g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 6.43g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 28kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 3.8g Turnip
Fiber 0g 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 8mg 30mg Turnip
Iron 0.01mg 0.3mg Turnip
Magnesium 0mg 11mg Turnip
Phosphorus 1mg 27mg Turnip
Potassium 3mg 191mg Turnip
Sodium 52mg 67mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.27mg Turnip
Copper 0mg 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0mg 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.03mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.4mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 0µg 15µg Turnip
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.025mg Turnip
Isoleucine 0.036mg Turnip
Leucine 0.033mg Turnip
Lysine 0.036mg Turnip
Methionine 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Turnip
Valine 0.03mg Turnip
Histidine 0.014mg Turnip
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Turnip
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Turnip
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.006g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.053g 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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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Turnip
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)
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.68g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip
Turnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)

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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.