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

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The main differences between pork and taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc than pork.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork is 81% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in cholesterol.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index than pork.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
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 CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14000%
Contains more IronIron +8600%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1038.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6371.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.1%

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.
Pork
11
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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3032.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2575%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251750%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +90966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +318%
Contains more WaterWater +1093.2%
Contains more OtherOther +287%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +638.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +891.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pork Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Selenium 45.3µg 0.7µg 81%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.028mg 71%
Protein 27.32g 0.03g 55%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0mg 36%
Phosphorus 246mg 1mg 35%
Carbs 0g 91.56g 31%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.002mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.01µg 29%
Cholesterol 80mg 9mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.012mg 24%
Zinc 2.39mg 0.21mg 20%
Choline 93.9mg 17%
Fats 13.92g 3.33g 16%
Saturated fat 5.23g 2.049g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.004mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 0.838g 13%
Potassium 423mg 3mg 12%
Iron 0.87mg 0.01mg 11%
Calories 242kcal 397kcal 8%
Copper 0.073mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.121g 7%
Magnesium 28mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin D 53IU 7%
Vitamin A 2µg 27µg 3%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 0g 68.48g N/A
Sodium 62mg 52mg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
54%
Pork
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.181g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork 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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.