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Taffy (candy) nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Taffy (candy)

Taffy (candy)
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. 51 (low)
Glycemic load 7 (low)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 397 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 92 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 piece (15 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -0.1 (alkaline)
TOP 0% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 100% of foods
TOP 1% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 99% of foods
TOP 15% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 85% of foods
TOP 22% Sugar ⓘHigher in Sugar content than 78% of foods
TOP 35% Retinol ⓘHigher in Retinol content than 65% of foods

Taffy (candy) calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 397
Calories in 1 piece 60 15 g

Taffy (candy) Glycemic index (GI)

Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
51

Taffy (candy) Glycemic load (GL)

7

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.4% 0.38% 0% 0.43% 0.26% 6.8% 5.7% 0% 0% 3.8%
Calcium: 24mg of 1,000mg 2.4%
Iron: 0.03mg of 8mg 0.38%
Magnesium: 0mg of 420mg 0%
Phosphorus: 3mg of 700mg 0.43%
Potassium: 9mg of 3,400mg 0.26%
Sodium: 156mg of 2,300mg 6.8%
Zinc: 0.63mg of 11mg 5.7%
Copper: 0mg of 1mg 0%
Manganese: 0mg of 2mg 0%
Selenium: 2.1µg of 55µg 3.8%

Mineral chart - relative view

52 mg
TOP 71%
8 mg
TOP 82%
0.21 mg
TOP 84%
0.7 µg
TOP 86%
0.01 mg
TOP 97%
1 mg
TOP 97%
3 mg
TOP 98%
0 mg
TOP 100%
0 mg
TOP 100%
0 mg
TOP 100%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 6% 1.8% 0% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 0% 1.3% 0% 0.75%
Vitamin A: 300IU of 5,000IU 6%
Vitamin E: 0.27mg of 15mg 1.8%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.08mg of 1mg 7%
Vitamin B2: 0.04mg of 1mg 2.8%
Vitamin B3: 0.01mg of 16mg 0.04%
Vitamin B5: 0.01mg of 5mg 0.24%
Vitamin B6: 0mg of 1mg 0%
Folate: 0µg of 400µg 0%
Vitamin B12: 0.03µg of 2µg 1.3%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 0.9µg of 120µg 0.75%

Vitamin chart - relative view

100 IU
TOP 42%
0.01 µg
TOP 66%
0.03 mg
TOP 83%
0.3 µg
TOP 84%
0.09 mg
TOP 87%
0.01 mg
TOP 94%
0 mg
TOP 97%
0 mg
TOP 97%
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 mg
TOP 100%
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

4% 89% 5%
Protein:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 50 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 5%
3.3 g of 65 g
3.3 g (5% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 31%
91.6 g of 300 g
91.6 g (31% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
4.9 g of 2,000 g
4.9 g (0% of DV )
Other:
0.2 g
0.2 g

Fat type information

68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.12 g

Fiber content ratio for Taffy (candy)

75% 25%
Sugar: 68 g
Fiber: 0 g
Other: 23 g

All nutrients for Taffy (candy) per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 397kcal 20% 15% 8.4 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.03g 0% 96% 94 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 3.3g 5% 60% 10 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 92g N/A 0% 1.7 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 92g 31% 1% 3.3 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 9mg 3% 48% 41.4 times less than EggEgg
Magnesium 0mg 0% 100% N/AAlmonds
Calcium 8mg 1% 82% 15.6 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 3mg 0% 98% 49 times less than CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.01mg 0% 97% 260 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 68g N/A 22% 7.6 times more than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0mg 0% 100% N/AShiitake
Zinc 0.21mg 2% 84% 30 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 1mg 0% 97% 182 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 52mg 2% 71% 9.4 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 27µg 3% 40%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1% 87% 16.2 times less than KiwiKiwi
Selenium 0.7µg 1% 86%
Manganese 0mg 0% 100%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 2% 83% 9.5 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 1% 94% 10.8 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0mg 0% 97% 4786.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0mg 0% 97% 282.5 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0mg 0% 100% N/AOat
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0% 66% 70 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0% 84% 338.7 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 0µg 0% 100% N/ABrussels sprouts
Trans Fat 0.13g N/A 60% 113.7 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 2g 10% 46% 2.9 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.84g N/A 67% 11.7 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.12g N/A 84% 389.9 times less than WalnutWalnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.01g N/A 96% 703.1 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.09g N/A 99% 143.3 times less than AlmondsAlmonds

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 397
% Daily Value*
5.1%
Total Fat 3.3g
9.3%
Saturated Fat 2g
0
Trans Fat 0g
3%
Cholesterol 9mg
2.3%
Sodium 52mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate 92g
0
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 0.03g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 8mg 0.8%

Iron 0.01mg 0.13%

Potassium 3mg 0.09%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
limit break

Taffy (candy) nutrition infographic

Taffy (candy) nutrition infographic
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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. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/nutrients

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