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

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What are the differences between Chowder and Taffy (candy)?

  • Chowder is richer than Taffy (candy) in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chowder's daily need coverage for Sodium is 11% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taffy (candy) is lower.

We used Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types in this article.

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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 less Sodium -82.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1050%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +1050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10233.3%
Contains more Fats +89.2%
Contains more Water +1592.8%
Contains more Other +334.8%
Contains more Carbs +1120.8%
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 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 +10233.3%
Contains more Fats +89.2%
Contains more Water +1592.8%
Contains more Other +334.8%
Contains more Carbs +1120.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1470.2%
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1470.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 3.1g 0.03g Chowder
Fats 6.3g 3.33g Chowder
Carbs 7.5g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 99kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Chowder
Fiber 0.9g 0g Chowder
Calcium 8mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.01mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 1mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 3mg Taffy (candy)
Sodium 299mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Selenium 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 1150IU 100IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 27µg Chowder
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0.002mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 11mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Chowder
Saturated Fat 1.75g 2.049g Chowder
Monounsaturated Fat 1.27g 0.838g Chowder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 0.121g Chowder
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
Chowder 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
6%
Chowder
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Chowder
Chowder is cheaper (difference - $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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.