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

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How are Ostrich and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Ostrich is higher than Taffy (candy) in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 260% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol.

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types were used in this article.

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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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
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 PotassiumPotassium +11966.7%
Contains more IronIron +27800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2209.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5257.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35%

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% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +357050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32850%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 +94866.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1312.6%
Contains more OtherOther +87%
Contains more FatsFats +29.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 -51.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +263.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ostrich Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 145kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 28.49g 0.03g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Net carbs 0g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 0g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 85mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Magnesium 25mg 0mg Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 362mg 3mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 0.01mg Ostrich
Sugar 0g 68.48g Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 0.21mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 1mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.09mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 0.7µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.028mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.012mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 0.002mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.004mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.01µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Folate 15µg 0µg Ostrich
Trans Fat 0.131g Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 2.049g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 0.838g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.121g Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg Ostrich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Taffy (candy)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
97%
Ostrich
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich 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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.