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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 for 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.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index than bratwurst.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
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 PotassiumPotassium +9333.3%
Contains more IronIron +9900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1076.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1914.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26600%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +40566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +691%
Contains more WaterWater +1068%
Contains more OtherOther +1121.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4478%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 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 +854.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1205.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.01µg 111%
Fats 26.34g 3.33g 35%
Sodium 848mg 52mg 35%
Carbs 2g 91.56g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.028mg 29%
Protein 12.2g 0.03g 24%
Selenium 14.1µg 0.7µg 24%
Cholesterol 78mg 9mg 23%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.21mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.002mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0.838g 18%
Saturated fat 6.08g 2.049g 18%
Phosphorus 130mg 1mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.012mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.004mg 14%
Iron 1mg 0.01mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.121g 10%
Copper 0.08mg 0mg 9%
Potassium 283mg 3mg 8%
Calories 297kcal 397kcal 5%
Magnesium 15mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Manganese 0.041mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 2g 91.56g N/A
Calcium 7mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 0g 68.48g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst 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
48%
Bratwurst
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 796mg)
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.