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

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A recap on differences between brisket raw and taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) has less vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Brisket raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 101% more than taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw 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 16% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
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 +10900%
Contains more IronIron +19100%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1952.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2242.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.2%

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% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
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 EVitamin E +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +8650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 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 +68966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +121.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1349.3%
Contains more OtherOther +604.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 55% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 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 +312.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket raw Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.43µg 0.01µg 101%
Protein 20.72g 0.03g 41%
Zinc 4.31mg 0.21mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0mg 32%
Carbs 0g 91.56g 31%
Selenium 16.4µg 0.7µg 29%
Phosphorus 201mg 1mg 29%
Vitamin B3 3.94mg 0.002mg 25%
Iron 1.92mg 0.01mg 24%
Cholesterol 62mg 9mg 18%
Choline 86.5mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.012mg 12%
Calories 155kcal 397kcal 12%
Potassium 330mg 3mg 10%
Copper 0.08mg 0mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.46g 0.838g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 0.004mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.028mg 6%
Fats 7.37g 3.33g 6%
Magnesium 23mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.09mg 2%
Folate 7µg 0µg 2%
Saturated fat 2.59g 2.049g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 0.121g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.3µg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 0mg 1%
Sodium 79mg 52mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 91.56g N/A
Calcium 5mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 0g 68.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.905mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.637mg 0%
Lysine 1.724mg 0%
Methionine 0.53mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.809mg 0%
Valine 1.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.709mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brisket raw Taffy (candy)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Brisket raw
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Brisket raw
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.541g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.