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

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

  • Taffy (candy) has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus than Whey.
  • Whey's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 11% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has 13 times more Sugar than Whey. Taffy (candy) has 68.48g of Sugar, while Whey has 5.14g.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Whey, sweet, fluid 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 more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4500%
Contains more Potassium +5266.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +171.4%
Equal in Sodium - 54
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 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4500%
Contains more Potassium +5266.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +171.4%
Equal in Sodium - 54

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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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2700%
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 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +825%
Contains more Carbs +1681.3%
Contains more Protein +2733.3%
Contains more Water +1820%
Contains more Other +130.4%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Fats +825%
Contains more Carbs +1681.3%
Contains more Protein +2733.3%
Contains more Water +1820%
Contains more Other +130.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%

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) Whey
Lower in Sugar 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 Sodium ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Whey Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 5.14g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0.85g Whey
Fats 3.33g 0.36g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 5.14g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 27kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 5.14g Whey
Calcium 8mg 47mg Whey
Iron 0.01mg 0.06mg Whey
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Whey
Phosphorus 1mg 46mg Whey
Potassium 3mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 52mg 54mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.13mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.004mg Whey
Manganese 0mg 0.001mg Whey
Selenium 0.7µg 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin A 100IU 12IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 3µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.074mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.031mg Whey
Folate 0µg 1µg Whey
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.28µg Whey
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 9mg 2mg Whey
Trans Fat 0.131g Whey
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.1g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.011g Taffy (candy)
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) Whey
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)
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.34g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.819g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.