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

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Summary of differences between Liverwurst and Taffy (candy)

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus in Liverwurst is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 560% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Liverwurst contains 885 times more Iron than Taffy (candy). While Liverwurst contains 8.85mg of Iron, Taffy (candy) contains only 0.01mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taffy (candy) is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Liverwurst spread 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 +175%
Contains more Iron +88400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +22900%
Contains more Potassium +5566.7%
Contains more Zinc +995.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +8185.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +88400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +22900%
Contains more Potassium +5566.7%
Contains more Zinc +995.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +8185.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%

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 +13536%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +134500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 819% 0% 0% 12% 68% 238% 81% 178% 44% 23% 1683% 0%
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 +13536%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +134500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41166.7%
Contains more Fats +664.3%
Contains more Water +1003.7%
Contains more Other +1095.7%
Contains more Carbs +1454.5%
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 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 +41166.7%
Contains more Fats +664.3%
Contains more Water +1003.7%
Contains more Other +1095.7%
Contains more Carbs +1454.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1366.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1905.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1366.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1905.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liverwurst 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 Liverwurst Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 12.38g 0.03g Liverwurst
Fats 25.45g 3.33g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 305kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 1.65g 68.48g Liverwurst
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 8mg Liverwurst
Iron 8.85mg 0.01mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 12mg 0mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 230mg 1mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 3mg Liverwurst
Sodium 700mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 2.3mg 0.21mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.155mg 0mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 0.7µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 100IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 4091µg 27µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.028mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.012mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 0.002mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.004mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0mg Liverwurst
Folate 30µg 0µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 0.01µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 1.139mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.285mg Liverwurst
Phenylalanine 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.448mg Liverwurst
Cholesterol 118mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 9.925g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 0.838g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 0.121g Liverwurst
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst 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
262%
Liverwurst
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.876g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst 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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.

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