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

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Significant differences between sardines and taffy (candy)

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin E in sardines is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Sardines cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 372% more than taffy (candy).
  • 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 sardines is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 +4675%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13133.3%
Contains more IronIron +29100%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +523.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7428.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1791.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15950%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +89300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardines Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.01µg 372%
Selenium 52.7µg 0.7µg 95%
Phosphorus 490mg 1mg 70%
Protein 24.62g 0.03g 49%
Cholesterol 142mg 9mg 44%
Calcium 382mg 8mg 37%
Iron 2.92mg 0.01mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.121g 34%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.002mg 33%
Carbs 0g 91.56g 31%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Copper 0.186mg 0mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.012mg 17%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.09mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.004mg 13%
Potassium 397mg 3mg 12%
Fats 11.45g 3.33g 12%
Sodium 307mg 52mg 11%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.21mg 10%
Calories 208kcal 397kcal 9%
Magnesium 39mg 0mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.838g 8%
Manganese 0.108mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.028mg 4%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.528g 2.049g 2%
Vitamin A 32µg 27µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 0g 68.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +81966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +243.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1129.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1778.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 -25.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +361.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4154.5%

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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. Sardines - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.