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

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Summary of differences between Crab and Taffy (candy)

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Folate in Crab is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Crab covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 138% more than Taffy (candy).
  • The amount of Sodium in Taffy (candy) is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 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 +1037.5%
Contains more Iron +4900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +23300%
Contains more Potassium +8533.3%
Contains more Zinc +1714.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +6028.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1037.5%
Contains more Iron +4900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +23300%
Contains more Potassium +8533.3%
Contains more Zinc +1714.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +6028.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%

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.
Crab
9
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Contains more Vitamin E +1944.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24825%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33200%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
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 E +1944.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24825%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33200%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59500%
Contains more Water +1543.1%
Contains more Other +634.8%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 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 +59500%
Contains more Water +1543.1%
Contains more Other +634.8%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +549.6%
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +549.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 0g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 17.88g 0.03g Crab
Fats 0.74g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 0g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 83kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 0g 68.48g Crab
Calcium 91mg 8mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 0.01mg Crab
Magnesium 36mg 0mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 1mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 3mg Crab
Sodium 563mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 3.81mg 0.21mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 0.7µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.09mg Crab
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.012mg Crab
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 0.002mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.004mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0mg Crab
Folate 51µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0.01µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Tryptophan 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.776mg Crab
Leucine 1.307mg Crab
Lysine 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.708mg Crab
Valine 0.806mg Crab
Histidine 0.393mg Crab
Cholesterol 97mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.014g 0.131g Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g 2.049g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 0.121g Crab
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab
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
Crab 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
56%
Crab
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.848g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab 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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.