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

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How are Pastry and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Pastry has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin K, and Copper than Taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pastry is 43% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has less Saturated Fat.

Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +25500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5900%
Contains more Potassium +1933.3%
Contains more Zinc +152.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +3357.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +25500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5900%
Contains more Potassium +1933.3%
Contains more Zinc +152.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +3357.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%

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.
Pastry
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Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24233.3%
Contains more Fats +1044.1%
Contains more Water +75.3%
Contains more Other +334.8%
Contains more Carbs +103%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 +24233.3%
Contains more Fats +1044.1%
Contains more Water +75.3%
Contains more Other +334.8%
Contains more Carbs +103%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2477.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3944.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2477.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3944.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 7.3g 0.03g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 3.33g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 551kcal 397kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 68.48g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 0g Pastry
Calcium 10mg 8mg Pastry
Iron 2.56mg 0.01mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 0mg Pastry
Phosphorus 60mg 1mg Pastry
Potassium 61mg 3mg Pastry
Sodium 249mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.53mg 0.21mg Pastry
Copper 0.114mg 0mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg 0mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 0.7µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.09mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.028mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.012mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 0.002mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0mg Pastry
Folate 78µg 0µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 16.1µg 0.3µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Pastry
Trans Fat 0.131g Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 0.838g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 0.121g Pastry
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
Pastry 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
30%
Pastry
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.74g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastry
Pastry 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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.