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

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What are the differences between Walnut and Taffy (candy)?

  • Walnut is richer than Taffy (candy) in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 176% more.

We used Nuts, walnuts, english 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.
Contains more Calcium +1125%
Contains more Iron +29000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +34500%
Contains more Potassium +14600%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +1371.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1125%
Contains more Iron +29000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +34500%
Contains more Potassium +14600%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +1371.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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.
Walnut
10
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Contains more Vitamin E +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
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 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 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 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50666.7%
Contains more Fats +1858.3%
Contains more Other +673.9%
Contains more Carbs +567.8%
Contains more Water +19.2%
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 +50666.7%
Contains more Fats +1858.3%
Contains more Other +673.9%
Contains more Carbs +567.8%
Contains more Water +19.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +966%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38886.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +966%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38886.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 15.23g 0.03g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 3.33g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 654kcal 397kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g 68.48g Walnut
Fiber 6.7g 0g Walnut
Calcium 98mg 8mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 0.01mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 0mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 1mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 3mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 52mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 0.21mg Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 0mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 0.7µg Walnut
Vitamin A 20IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.09mg Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.028mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.012mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.002mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.004mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.3µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg Walnut
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Walnut
Trans Fat 0.131g Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 0.838g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.121g Walnut
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
Walnut 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
33%
Walnut
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.