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

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How are Taffy (candy) and Wheat different?

  • Wheat is higher than Taffy (candy) in Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wheat covers your daily need of Selenium 161% more than Taffy (candy).

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Wheat, durum types were used in this article.

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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 +325%
Contains more Iron +35100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +50700%
Contains more Potassium +14266.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +1881%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +12671.4%
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 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +35100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +50700%
Contains more Potassium +14266.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +1881%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +12671.4%

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 B1 +1396.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +908.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23275%
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% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1396.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +908.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +28.7%
Contains more Protein +45500%
Contains more Water +125.6%
Contains more Other +673.9%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +28.7%
Contains more Protein +45500%
Contains more Water +125.6%
Contains more Other +673.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +708.3%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +708.3%

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) Wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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) Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 71.13g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 13.68g Wheat
Fats 3.33g 2.47g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 71.13g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 339kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Wheat
Calcium 8mg 34mg Wheat
Iron 0.01mg 3.52mg Wheat
Magnesium 0mg 144mg Wheat
Phosphorus 1mg 508mg Wheat
Potassium 3mg 431mg Wheat
Sodium 52mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 0.21mg 4.16mg Wheat
Copper 0mg 0.553mg Wheat
Manganese 0mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 0.7µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.121mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.419mg Wheat
Folate 0µg 43µg Wheat
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg Wheat
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.131g Wheat
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.344g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.978g Wheat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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)
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat 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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.