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

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How are Taffy (candy) and White chocolate different?

  • White chocolate has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin K, Selenium, and Copper than Taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from White chocolate is 87% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, white chocolate are the varieties 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 less Sodium -42.2%
Contains more Calcium +2387.5%
Contains more Iron +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +17500%
Contains more Potassium +9433.3%
Contains more Zinc +252.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +542.9%
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 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains less Sodium -42.2%
Contains more Calcium +2387.5%
Contains more Iron +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +17500%
Contains more Potassium +9433.3%
Contains more Zinc +252.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +542.9%

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 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin K +2933.3%
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 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin K +2933.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +54.6%
Contains more Water +273.1%
Contains more Protein +19466.7%
Contains more Fats +863.7%
Contains more Other +552.2%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +54.6%
Contains more Water +273.1%
Contains more Protein +19466.7%
Contains more Fats +863.7%
Contains more Other +552.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +985.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +737.2%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +985.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +737.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 59.04g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 3.33g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 91.56g 59.24g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Sugar 68.48g 59g White chocolate
Fiber 0g 0.2g White chocolate
Calcium 8mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 0.01mg 0.24mg White chocolate
Magnesium 0mg 12mg White chocolate
Phosphorus 1mg 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 3mg 286mg White chocolate
Sodium 52mg 90mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Copper 0mg 0.06mg White chocolate
Manganese 0mg 0.008mg White chocolate
Selenium 0.7µg 4.5µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 100IU 30IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 9µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.063mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.745mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg White chocolate
Folate 0µg 7µg White chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 0.3µg 9.1µg White chocolate
Cholesterol 9mg 21mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g White chocolate
Saturated Fat 2.049g 19.412g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.013g White chocolate
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) White chocolate
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)
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.363g)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.