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

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The main differences between Bratwurst and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Bratwurst.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bratwurst is 111% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has 1555 times less Vitamin B3 than Bratwurst. Bratwurst has 3.11mg of Vitamin B3, while Taffy (candy) has 0.002mg.
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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.
Contains more Iron +9900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +12900%
Contains more Potassium +9333.3%
Contains more Zinc +1076.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1914.3%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +9900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +12900%
Contains more Potassium +9333.3%
Contains more Zinc +1076.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1914.3%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%

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 B1 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
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 B1 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40566.7%
Contains more Fats +691%
Contains more Water +1068%
Contains more Other +1121.7%
Contains more Carbs +4478%
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 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 +40566.7%
Contains more Fats +691%
Contains more Water +1068%
Contains more Other +1121.7%
Contains more Carbs +4478%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +854.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1205.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +854.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1205.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 2g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 12.2g 0.03g Bratwurst
Fats 26.34g 3.33g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 297kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 0g 68.48g Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 1mg 0.01mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 15mg 0mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 1mg Bratwurst
Potassium 283mg 3mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 2.47mg 0.21mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.041mg 0mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 0.7µg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.028mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.012mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.002mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.004mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0mg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 0µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.01µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.107mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.903mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Bratwurst
Valine 0.464mg Bratwurst
Histidine 0.395mg Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 0.838g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.121g Bratwurst
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
Bratwurst 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
52%
Bratwurst
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 796mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.031g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst 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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.