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

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Differences between chicken meat and taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2 than chicken meat.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 53% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in taffy (candy) is lower.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken meat is 0, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7333.3%
Contains more IronIron +12500%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +823.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3314.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.6%

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 AVitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +90900%
Contains more FatsFats +308.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1125.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~0.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 +537.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2354.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken meat 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 Chicken meat Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Protein 27.3g 0.03g 55%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 0.002mg 53%
Selenium 23.9µg 0.7µg 42%
Carbs 0g 91.56g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0mg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 9mg 26%
Phosphorus 182mg 1mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.004mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0.121g 19%
Fats 13.6g 3.33g 16%
Zinc 1.94mg 0.21mg 16%
Iron 1.26mg 0.01mg 16%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.01µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.012mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 0.838g 11%
Saturated fat 3.79g 2.049g 8%
Calories 239kcal 397kcal 8%
Copper 0.066mg 0mg 7%
Potassium 223mg 3mg 6%
Magnesium 23mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.028mg 3%
Vitamin A 48µg 27µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.02mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 8mg 1%
Sodium 82mg 52mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.09mg 1%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 91.56g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 68.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g 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
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.741g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.