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

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Differences between Cheeseburger and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Zinc than Cheeseburger.
  • Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) contains 2609 times less Vitamin B3 than Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger contains 5.217mg of Vitamin B3, while Taffy (candy) contains 0.002mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taffy (candy) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 Calcium +1387.5%
Contains more Iron +27000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +16000%
Contains more Potassium +6433.3%
Contains more Zinc +1085.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1387.5%
Contains more Iron +27000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +16000%
Contains more Potassium +6433.3%
Contains more Zinc +1085.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%

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 A +154%
Contains more Vitamin E +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +946.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2925%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13525%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
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 A +154%
Contains more Vitamin E +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +946.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2925%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13525%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54933.3%
Contains more Fats +342%
Contains more Water +696.5%
Contains more Other +817.4%
Contains more Carbs +226.7%
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +54933.3%
Contains more Fats +342%
Contains more Water +696.5%
Contains more Other +817.4%
Contains more Carbs +226.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +545.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1270.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +545.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1270.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 16.51g 0.03g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 3.33g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 308kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 68.48g Cheeseburger
Fiber 2g 0g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 8mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 0.01mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 0mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 1mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 3mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 2.49mg 0.21mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 0.7µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 100IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 27µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.09mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.028mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.012mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.002mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.004mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.01µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0.3µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.131g Taffy (candy)
Saturated Fat 6.473g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 0.838g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.121g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 0.086g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.013g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
44%
Cheeseburger
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.424g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.