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

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Differences between Pineapple cake and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B3 than Pineapple cake.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12748% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taffy (candy) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe 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 +1400%
Contains more Iron +14700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8100%
Contains more Potassium +3633.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1242.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +14700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8100%
Contains more Potassium +3633.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1242.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%

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 +153%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4950%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 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 +153%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4950%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11566.7%
Contains more Fats +263.4%
Contains more Water +566%
Contains more Other +595.7%
Contains more Carbs +81.3%
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 +11566.7%
Contains more Fats +263.4%
Contains more Water +566%
Contains more Other +595.7%
Contains more Carbs +81.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +519.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2612.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.7%
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +519.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2612.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple cake Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pineapple cake Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 3.5g 0.03g Pineapple cake
Fats 12.1g 3.33g Pineapple cake
Carbs 50.5g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 319kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 0g Pineapple cake
Calcium 120mg 8mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 0.01mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 13mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Phosphorus 82mg 1mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 112mg 3mg Pineapple cake
Sodium 319mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.31mg 0.21mg Pineapple cake
Copper 0.087mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.35mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 9.4µg 0.7µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 100IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 27µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.028mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.012mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 0.002mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.004mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Folate 26µg 0µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.01µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg Pineapple cake
Leucine 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Pineapple cake
Valine 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 22mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 2.915g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 0.838g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 0.121g Pineapple cake
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
Pineapple cake 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
3198%
Pineapple cake
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.866g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake 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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.