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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 C, while Taffy (candy) is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Watermelon is lower in Sugar.

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.
Contains more Iron +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1000%
Contains more Potassium +3633.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1000%
Contains more Potassium +3633.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +469%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
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 +469%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5425%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1933.3%
Contains more Water +1785.6%
Contains more Fats +2120%
Contains more Carbs +1112.7%
Equal in Other - 0.23
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 Protein +1933.3%
Contains more Water +1785.6%
Contains more Fats +2120%
Contains more Carbs +1112.7%
Equal in Other - 0.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2164.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142%
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2164.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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) Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.61g 0.03g Watermelon
Fats 0.15g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 7.55g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 30kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g 68.48g Watermelon
Fiber 0.4g 0g Watermelon
Calcium 7mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.24mg 0.01mg Watermelon
Magnesium 10mg 0mg Watermelon
Phosphorus 11mg 1mg Watermelon
Potassium 112mg 3mg Watermelon
Sodium 1mg 52mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.042mg 0mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.038mg 0mg Watermelon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 569IU 100IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 27µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 8.1mg 0mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.028mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.012mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.002mg Watermelon
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.004mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0mg Watermelon
Folate 3µg 0µg Watermelon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Watermelon
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 2.049g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 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
Watermelon 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
9%
Watermelon
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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.