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

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Important differences between duck meat and taffy (candy)

  • Duck meat has more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and zinc than taffy (candy).
  • Duck meat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 38% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less cholesterol.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of duck meat is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Duck, domesticated, 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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
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 +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6700%
Contains more IronIron +26900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +785.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2757.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%

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.
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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
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 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 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 +63200%
Contains more FatsFats +751.4%
Contains more WaterWater +968.9%
Contains more OtherOther +256.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 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 +1439.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2916.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Duck 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
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Fats 28.35g 3.33g 38%
Protein 18.99g 0.03g 38%
Saturated fat 9.67g 2.049g 35%
Selenium 20µg 0.7µg 35%
Iron 2.7mg 0.01mg 34%
Carbs 0g 91.56g 31%
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 0.002mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 12.9g 0.838g 30%
Copper 0.227mg 0mg 25%
Cholesterol 84mg 9mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 0.121g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.004mg 22%
Phosphorus 156mg 1mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.012mg 20%
Zinc 1.86mg 0.21mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.01µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.028mg 12%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Potassium 204mg 3mg 6%
Magnesium 16mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 0.3µg 4%
Vitamin A 63µg 27µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.09mg 4%
Calories 337kcal 397kcal 3%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 91.56g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Calcium 11mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 0g 68.48g N/A
Sodium 59mg 52mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck 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
32%
Duck meat
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.621g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.