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

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How are Waffle and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Waffle has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese than Taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 83% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has less Sodium.

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +3087.5%
Contains more Iron +23000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +18900%
Contains more Potassium +5200%
Contains more Zinc +223.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +6500%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3087.5%
Contains more Iron +23000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +18900%
Contains more Potassium +5200%
Contains more Zinc +223.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +6500%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%

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.
Waffle
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Contains more Vitamin A +128%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +839.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2791.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
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 +128%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +839.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2791.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26233.3%
Contains more Fats +323.4%
Contains more Water +766%
Contains more Other +1247.8%
Contains more Carbs +178.3%
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +26233.3%
Contains more Fats +323.4%
Contains more Water +766%
Contains more Other +1247.8%
Contains more Carbs +178.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +320.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5507.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.5%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +320.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5507.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 7.9g 0.03g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 3.33g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 291kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Waffle
Calcium 255mg 8mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 0.01mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 0mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 1mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 3mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.68mg 0.21mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0mg Waffle
Manganese 0.265mg 0mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 0.7µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 100IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 27µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.028mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.012mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.002mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.004mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.01µg Waffle
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.838g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.121g Waffle
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
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.