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

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A recap on differences between Taffy (candy) and Winter melon

  • Taffy (candy) has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Winter melon is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Winter melon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 14% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Winter melon contains 128 times less Saturated Fat than Taffy (candy). Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Winter melon contains 0.016g.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw.

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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 -53.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +190.5%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +190.5%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3225%
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% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3225%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1565%
Contains more Carbs +2952%
Contains more Protein +1233.3%
Contains more Water +1881.4%
Contains more Other +30.4%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Fats +1565%
Contains more Carbs +2952%
Contains more Protein +1233.3%
Contains more Water +1881.4%
Contains more Other +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2164.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2164.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

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) Winter melon
Lower in Sugar 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 ok
Lower in Sodium ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 0.1g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0.4g Winter melon
Fats 3.33g 0.2g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 3g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 13kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Winter melon
Fiber 0g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 8mg 19mg Winter melon
Iron 0.01mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Magnesium 0mg 10mg Winter melon
Phosphorus 1mg 19mg Winter melon
Potassium 3mg 6mg Winter melon
Sodium 52mg 111mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0mg 0.023mg Winter melon
Manganese 0mg 0.058mg Winter melon
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.04mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.133mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.035mg Winter melon
Folate 0µg 5µg Winter melon
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Winter melon
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Winter melon
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.037g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.087g 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) Winter melon
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%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winter melon
Winter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Winter melon
Winter melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)

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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.