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

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What are the differences between Tonic water and Taffy (candy)?

  • Taffy (candy) is richer than Tonic water in Monounsaturated Fat.

We used Beverages, carbonated, tonic water and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types 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.
Tonic water
Tonic water
3
:
5
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.01
Tonic water
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Taffy (candy)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.01

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.
Tonic water
Tonic water
1
:
8
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Tonic water
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Taffy (candy)
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tonic water
Tonic water
1
:
4
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
Contains more Water +1778.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +940.5%
Contains more Other +130%
Tonic water
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Taffy (candy)
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 Water +1778.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +940.5%
Contains more Other +130%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tonic water Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 8.8g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0g 0.03g Taffy (candy)
Fats 0g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 8.8g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 34kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 8.8g 68.48g Tonic water
Calcium 1mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.01mg 0.01mg
Phosphorus 0mg 1mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 0mg 3mg Taffy (candy)
Sodium 12mg 52mg Tonic water
Zinc 0.1mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.006mg 0mg Tonic water
Manganese 0.001mg 0mg Tonic water
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.012mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.002mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Tonic water
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Tonic water
Saturated Fat 0g 2.049g Tonic water
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 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
Tonic water 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
0%
Tonic water
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Tonic water
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Tonic water
Tonic water is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.