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

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How are watermelon and taffy (candy) different?

  • Watermelon is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C, while taffy (candy) is higher in monounsaturated fat.
  • Watermelon is lower in sugar.
  • Watermelon has a higher glycemic index (76) than taffy (candy) (51).

Watermelon, raw and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3633.3%
Contains more IronIron +2300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 9.3% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
~equal in Vitamin A ~27µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 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 ProteinProtein +1933.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1785.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2120%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1112.7%
~equal in Other ~0.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 36% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2164.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +142%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Carbs 7.55g 91.56g 28%
Calories 30kcal 397kcal 18%
Saturated fat 0.016g 2.049g 9%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 0mg 9%
Fats 0.15g 3.33g 5%
Copper 0.042mg 0mg 5%
Fructose 3.36g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.004mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0mg 3%
Iron 0.24mg 0.01mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Potassium 112mg 3mg 3%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.037g 0.838g 2%
Sodium 1mg 52mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.012mg 1%
Choline 4.1mg 1%
Folate 3µg 0µg 1%
Protein 0.61g 0.03g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.002mg 1%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.21mg 1%
Phosphorus 11mg 1mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 7.15g 91.56g N/A
Calcium 7mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 6.2g 68.48g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin A 28µg 27µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.028mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.131g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.121g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.062mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.006mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Taffy (candy)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Watermelon
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.033g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.