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

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The main differences between Pilaf and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper than Pilaf.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pilaf is 58% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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 +937.5%
Contains more Iron +24300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +15300%
Contains more Potassium +6166.7%
Contains more Zinc +381%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4528.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +937.5%
Contains more Iron +24300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +15300%
Contains more Potassium +6166.7%
Contains more Zinc +381%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4528.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%

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.
Pilaf
10
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2053.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2053.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34633.3%
Contains more Water +65.8%
Contains more Other +1578.3%
Contains more Fats +143.1%
Contains more Carbs +20%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 +34633.3%
Contains more Water +65.8%
Contains more Other +1578.3%
Contains more Fats +143.1%
Contains more Carbs +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.7%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 10.42g 0.03g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 76.31g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 359kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 68.48g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 0g Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 8mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 0.01mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 0mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 1mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 3mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 1.01mg 0.21mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg 0mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 0.7µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.028mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.012mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.002mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.004mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.01µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.3µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 9mg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 2.049g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.121g Pilaf
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
Pilaf 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
50%
Pilaf
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 1251mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf 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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.