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

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Important differences between Mackerel and Taffy (candy)

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin E than Taffy (candy).
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted 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 +725%
Contains more Iron +13900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +25300%
Contains more Potassium +17233.3%
Contains more Zinc +423.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +10385.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +13900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +25300%
Contains more Potassium +17233.3%
Contains more Zinc +423.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +10385.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +57%
Contains more Vitamin E +2544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119900%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
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 +57%
Contains more Vitamin E +2544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119900%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61566.7%
Contains more Fats +653.8%
Contains more Water +786.6%
Contains more Other +5726.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 +61566.7%
Contains more Fats +653.8%
Contains more Water +786.6%
Contains more Other +5726.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +892.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5032.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +892.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5032.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 0g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 18.5g 0.03g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 3.33g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 305kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 0g 68.48g Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 8mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.01mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 0mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 1mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 3mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 1.1mg 0.21mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0mg Mackerel
Selenium 73.4µg 0.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 100IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 27µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.09mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.012mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.002mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.01µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0.3µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.838g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.121g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Taffy (candy)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 4398mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.