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

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What are the main differences between Vegetable and Taffy (candy)?

  • Taffy (candy) has less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 than Vegetable.
  • Vegetable's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 21% higher.
  • Vegetable contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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 +212.5%
Contains more Iron +8100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5000%
Contains more Potassium +5533.3%
Contains less Sodium -32.7%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +8100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5000%
Contains more Potassium +5533.3%
Contains less Sodium -32.7%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%

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 +4177%
Contains more Vitamin E +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3675%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
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 +4177%
Contains more Vitamin E +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3675%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +9433.3%
Contains more Water +1616.1%
Contains more Other +191.3%
Contains more Fats +2120%
Contains more Carbs +599.5%
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 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 +9433.3%
Contains more Water +1616.1%
Contains more Other +191.3%
Contains more Fats +2120%
Contains more Carbs +599.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8280%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.1%
27% 9% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8280%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 8.69g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 2.86g 0.03g Vegetable
Fats 0.15g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 13.09g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 65kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 3.12g 68.48g Vegetable
Fiber 4.4g 0g Vegetable
Calcium 25mg 8mg Vegetable
Iron 0.82mg 0.01mg Vegetable
Magnesium 22mg 0mg Vegetable
Phosphorus 51mg 1mg Vegetable
Potassium 169mg 3mg Vegetable
Sodium 35mg 52mg Vegetable
Zinc 0.49mg 0.21mg Vegetable
Copper 0.083mg 0mg Vegetable
Manganese 0.379mg 0mg Vegetable
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 4277IU 100IU Vegetable
Vitamin A RAE 214µg 27µg Vegetable
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.09mg Vegetable
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Vegetable
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.028mg Vegetable
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.012mg Vegetable
Vitamin B3 0.851mg 0.002mg Vegetable
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 0.004mg Vegetable
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0mg Vegetable
Folate 19µg 0µg Vegetable
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 23.5µg 0.3µg Vegetable
Tryptophan 0.029mg Vegetable
Threonine 0.115mg Vegetable
Isoleucine 0.139mg Vegetable
Leucine 0.19mg Vegetable
Lysine 0.17mg Vegetable
Methionine 0.034mg Vegetable
Phenylalanine 0.12mg Vegetable
Valine 0.149mg Vegetable
Histidine 0.073mg Vegetable
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Vegetable
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Vegetable
Saturated Fat 0.031g 2.049g Vegetable
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Vegetable 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
36%
Vegetable
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Vegetable
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable
Vegetable is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)

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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.