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Hot and sour soup vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hot and sour soup and Taffy (candy)

  • The amount of Iron in Hot and sour soup is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Hot and sour soup covers your daily need of Sodium 14% more than Taffy (candy).
  • The amount of Sodium in Taffy (candy) is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, hot and sour, Chinese restaurant 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 +137.5%
Contains more Iron +6300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3100%
Contains more Potassium +1733.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Zinc - 0.21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 24% 7% 14% 5% 50% 6% 9% 12% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +6300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3100%
Contains more Potassium +1733.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Zinc - 0.21

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 E +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +194.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 8% 3% 0% 7% 8% 10% 14% 15% 6% 13% 3%
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 E +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +194.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +8500%
Contains more Water +1769.1%
Contains more Other +426.1%
Contains more Fats +175.2%
Contains more Carbs +2004.8%
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 1.21 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1.21 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 +8500%
Contains more Water +1769.1%
Contains more Other +426.1%
Contains more Fats +175.2%
Contains more Carbs +2004.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191%
28% 35% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.288 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.311 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot and sour soup Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 3.85g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 2.58g 0.03g Hot and sour soup
Fats 1.21g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 4.35g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 39kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Starch 2.43g Hot and sour soup
Sugar 0.42g 68.48g Hot and sour soup
Fiber 0.5g 0g Hot and sour soup
Calcium 19mg 8mg Hot and sour soup
Iron 0.64mg 0.01mg Hot and sour soup
Magnesium 9mg 0mg Hot and sour soup
Phosphorus 32mg 1mg Hot and sour soup
Potassium 55mg 3mg Hot and sour soup
Sodium 376mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.22mg 0.21mg Hot and sour soup
Copper 0.026mg 0mg Hot and sour soup
Manganese 0.085mg 0mg Hot and sour soup
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 34IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.09mg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin D 5IU Hot and sour soup
Vitamin D 0.1µg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.012mg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.002mg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.004mg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0mg Hot and sour soup
Folate 8µg 0µg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.01µg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.3µg Hot and sour soup
Tryptophan 0.019mg Hot and sour soup
Threonine 0.111mg Hot and sour soup
Isoleucine 0.08mg Hot and sour soup
Leucine 0.151mg Hot and sour soup
Lysine 153mg Hot and sour soup
Methionine 0.039mg Hot and sour soup
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Hot and sour soup
Valine 0.092mg Hot and sour soup
Histidine 0.058mg Hot and sour soup
Cholesterol 21mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Hot and sour soup
Saturated Fat 0.229g 2.049g Hot and sour soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.288g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.311g 0.121g Hot and sour soup
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.273g 0.086g Hot and sour soup
Omega-3 - ALA 0.03g 0.013g Hot and sour soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot and sour soup Taffy (candy)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Hot and sour soup
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Hot and sour soup
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup 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. Hot and sour soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174808/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.