Fish oil vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fish oil and taffy (candy)
- Fish oil has more polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat than taffy (candy).
- Fish oil's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 252% more.
- Fish oil contains 129 times more polyunsaturated fat than taffy (candy). Fish oil contains 15.604g of polyunsaturated fat, while taffy (candy) contains 0.121g.
- 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 fish oil is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish oil, herring 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2903% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
21.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.604 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 | +6649.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12795.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 766mg | 9mg | 252% |
| Fats | 100g | 3.33g | 149% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 56.564g | 0.838g | 139% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.604g | 0.121g | 103% |
| Saturated fat | 21.29g | 2.049g | 87% |
| Carbs | 0g | 91.56g | 31% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 397kcal | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Potassium | 0mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 68.48g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.273g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 4.206g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.619g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 757mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.241g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)