Corned beef vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corned beef and taffy (candy) different?
- Corned beef has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6 than taffy (candy).
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for corned beef is 68% higher.
- Taffy (candy) has less sodium.
- Corned beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than taffy (candy) (51).
Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4733.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2081% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4585.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +151400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60466.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +470% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1132.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1026.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19380.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
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 | +1000.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +453.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.01µg | 68% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 0.7µg | 58% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.21mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 52mg | 40% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 0.03g | 36% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 91.56g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 9mg | 30% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 3.33g | 24% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 0.01mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 0.838g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 2.049g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 0.002mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 1mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.012mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.004mg | 8% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 397kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 0.121g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 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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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
33%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 921mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.291g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins