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

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The main differences between Whatchamacallit and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Calcium than Whatchamacallit.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Whatchamacallit is 75% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, WHATCHAMACALLIT Candy Bar and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 20% 35% 27% 42% 40% 12% 59% 39% 43% 3.8%
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 CalciumCalcium +1375%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10000%
Contains more IronIron +11200%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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 3% 8% 25% 0% 28% 48% 46% 16% 9.2% 46% 11% 14% 14%
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% 6% 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 AVitamin A +34%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 24% 63% 3% 2%
Protein: 8.04 g
Fats: 23.68 g
Carbs: 63.23 g
Water: 3.04 g
Other: 2.01 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 +26700%
Contains more FatsFats +611.1%
Contains more OtherOther +773.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.8%
Contains more WaterWater +59.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
79% 17% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +351.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +586%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whatchamacallit Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 494kcal 397kcal Whatchamacallit
Protein 8.04g 0.03g Whatchamacallit
Fats 23.68g 3.33g Whatchamacallit
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Whatchamacallit
Net carbs 61.33g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 63.23g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 12mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Magnesium 28mg 0mg Whatchamacallit
Calcium 118mg 8mg Whatchamacallit
Potassium 303mg 3mg Whatchamacallit
Iron 1.13mg 0.01mg Whatchamacallit
Sugar 48.86g 68.48g Whatchamacallit
Fiber 1.9g 0g Whatchamacallit
Copper 0.12mg 0mg Whatchamacallit
Zinc 0.43mg 0.21mg Whatchamacallit
Phosphorus 138mg 1mg Whatchamacallit
Sodium 299mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 134IU 100IU Whatchamacallit
Vitamin A 38µg 27µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin E 1.27mg 0.09mg Whatchamacallit
Manganese 0.33mg 0mg Whatchamacallit
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.028mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.012mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B3 2.47mg 0.002mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.004mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.01µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0.3µg Whatchamacallit
Folate 18µg 0µg Whatchamacallit
Trans Fat 0.12g 0.131g Whatchamacallit
Choline 25mg Whatchamacallit
Saturated Fat 17.04g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 3.78g 0.838g Whatchamacallit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 0.121g Whatchamacallit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whatchamacallit 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
21%
Whatchamacallit
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Whatchamacallit
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.991g)

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. Whatchamacallit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168770/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.