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

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How are bockwurst and taffy (candy) different?

  • Bockwurst is higher than taffy (candy) in vitamin K, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily need for vitamin K, 58% more than taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in sodium.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index (51) than bockwurst (28).

Bockwurst, pork, veal, 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 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
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 +412.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8900%
Contains more IronIron +11400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +885.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1514.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%

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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
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 EVitamin E +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +280700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22175%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23300%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 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 +46666.7%
Contains more FatsFats +676.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1023.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1065.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3003.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 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 +1467.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1824%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.2µg 0.3µg 58%
Tryptophan 153mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.256g 2.049g 37%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 0.002mg 35%
Fats 25.87g 3.33g 35%
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.01µg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 0.838g 31%
Sodium 756mg 52mg 31%
Carbs 2.95g 91.56g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0mg 29%
Protein 14.03g 0.03g 28%
Cholesterol 93mg 9mg 28%
Phosphorus 169mg 1mg 24%
Selenium 11.3µg 0.7µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.004mg 18%
Zinc 2.07mg 0.21mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.012mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 0.121g 15%
Iron 1.15mg 0.01mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.028mg 14%
Copper 0.1mg 0mg 11%
Potassium 270mg 3mg 8%
Choline 46.4mg 8%
Manganese 0.171mg 0mg 7%
Magnesium 26mg 0mg 6%
Calories 301kcal 397kcal 5%
Folate 17µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 41mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.09mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 27µg 1%
Net carbs 1.95g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 1.33g 68.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst 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
53%
Bockwurst
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 704mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.207g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.