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

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The main differences between Tamarind and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Copper than Tamarind.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tamarind is 35% higher.
  • Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +825%
Contains more Iron +27900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +11200%
Contains more Potassium +20833.3%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +27900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +11200%
Contains more Potassium +20833.3%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +110%

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 E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.09
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3475%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +9233.3%
Contains more Water +547.4%
Contains more Other +1073.9%
Contains more Fats +455%
Contains more Carbs +46.5%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +9233.3%
Contains more Water +547.4%
Contains more Other +1073.9%
Contains more Fats +455%
Contains more Carbs +46.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.1%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 2.8g 0.03g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 62.5g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 239kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 38.8g 68.48g Tamarind
Fiber 5.1g 0g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 8mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.01mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 0mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 1mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 3mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 52mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.086mg 0mg Tamarind
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.09mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.028mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.012mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.002mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.004mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.3µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Tamarind
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 2.049g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.121g 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
Tamarind Taffy (candy)
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
20%
Tamarind
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/nutrients
  2. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.