Hamburger vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hamburgers and taffy (candy)
- Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 than taffy (candy).
- Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 60% more.
- Taffy (candy) contains less sodium.
- Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hamburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +7433.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1266.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13500% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1983.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +268150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +7650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56833.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +331.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +779.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +678.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +279.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 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 | +555.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +214% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.01µg | 60% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.01mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 0.002mg | 34% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 0.03g | 34% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.21mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 91.56g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.012mg | 18% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 3.33g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 52mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.028mg | 16% |
| Folate | 56µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 2.049g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 9mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 0.838g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.004mg | 6% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 397kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 0.121g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
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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
38%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins