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

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The main differences between Taffy (candy) and Twizzlers

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Monounsaturated Fat than Twizzlers.
  • Twizzlers are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS.

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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 0% 2.4% 3.3% 11% 0% 0% 10% 25% 0% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1133.3%
Contains more IronIron +2700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2300%
~equal in Magnesium ~mg
~equal in Calcium ~8mg
~equal in Copper ~mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 6% 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~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
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +26.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7566.7%
Contains more WaterWater +209.3%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

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
21% 73% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +124.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Twizzlers Opinion
Calories 397kcal 347kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 2.3g Twizzlers
Fats 3.33g 2.64g Taffy (candy)
Net carbs 91.56g 78.77g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 79.37g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Twizzlers
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Potassium 3mg 37mg Twizzlers
Iron 0.01mg 0.28mg Twizzlers
Sugar 68.48g 51.35g Twizzlers
Fiber 0g 0.6g Twizzlers
Zinc 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 1mg 24mg Twizzlers
Sodium 52mg 195mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Selenium 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0.002mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Twizzlers
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.54g Twizzlers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 1.88g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.14g Twizzlers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Twizzlers
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)
0%
Twizzlers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
5%
Twizzlers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.509g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.