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

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A recap on differences between Toffee and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) has less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Toffee covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 93% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) contains 32 times less Phosphorus than Toffee. Toffee contains 32mg of Phosphorus, while Taffy (candy) contains 1mg.
  • Taffy (candy) has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe 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 +325%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3100%
Contains more Potassium +1600%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3100%
Contains more Potassium +1600%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Zinc +75%

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.
Toffee
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Contains more Vitamin A +1052%
Contains more Vitamin E +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 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 A +1052%
Contains more Vitamin E +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3466.7%
Contains more Fats +883.5%
Contains more Other +295.7%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Water +781.8%
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 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 +3466.7%
Contains more Fats +883.5%
Contains more Other +295.7%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Water +781.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +969.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +909.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +969.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +909.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Toffee Taffy (candy)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 64.72g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 1.07g 0.03g Toffee
Fats 32.75g 3.33g Toffee
Carbs 64.72g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 560kcal 397kcal Toffee
Sugar 63.47g 68.48g Toffee
Calcium 34mg 8mg Toffee
Iron 0.03mg 0.01mg Toffee
Magnesium 4mg 0mg Toffee
Phosphorus 32mg 1mg Toffee
Potassium 51mg 3mg Toffee
Sodium 135mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.12mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.003mg 0mg Toffee
Manganese 0.002mg 0mg Toffee
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Toffee
Vitamin A 1152IU 100IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg 27µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg 0.09mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.012mg Toffee
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 0.002mg Toffee
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.004mg Toffee
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0mg Toffee
Folate 2µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.01µg Toffee
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.3µg Toffee
Cholesterol 104mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.674g 0.131g Taffy (candy)
Saturated Fat 20.565g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g 0.838g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 0.121g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g 0.086g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.013g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
12%
Toffee
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.01g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Toffee
Toffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.516g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.