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

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The main differences between fettuccine and taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin B3, fiber, iron, and vitamin B1 than fettuccine.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for fettuccine is 11% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
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 +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5500%
Contains more IronIron +5900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2400%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.7%
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 +20566.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1450.5%
Contains more OtherOther +726.1%
Contains more FatsFats +23.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +554%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.838g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Carbs 14g 91.56g 26%
Calories 99kcal 397kcal 15%
Protein 6.2g 0.03g 12%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.002mg 11%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Iron 0.6mg 0.01mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.9g 2.049g 5%
Potassium 168mg 3mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.028mg 5%
Sodium 166mg 52mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.012mg 4%
Phosphorus 25mg 1mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.121g 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.09mg 2%
Cholesterol 14mg 9mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 8mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.21mg 1%
Magnesium 6mg 0mg 1%
Fats 2.7g 3.33g 1%
Net carbs 12g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 68.48g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.131g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.838g 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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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. 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.