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

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What are the main differences between Potato salad and Taffy (candy)?

  • Taffy (candy) has less Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Selenium than Potato salad.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for Sodium is 21% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium.

We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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 +137.5%
Contains more Iron +6400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5100%
Contains more Potassium +8366.7%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +6400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5100%
Contains more Potassium +8366.7%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +485.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%

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 +57%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 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 +57%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +8833.3%
Contains more Fats +146.2%
Contains more Water +1467%
Contains more Other +747.8%
Contains more Carbs +719.7%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +8833.3%
Contains more Fats +146.2%
Contains more Water +1467%
Contains more Other +747.8%
Contains more Carbs +719.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2988.4%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2988.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato salad Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Potato salad Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 2.68g 0.03g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 3.33g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 143kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 8mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0.01mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 0mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 1mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 3mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.31mg 0.21mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 0.7µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 100IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 27µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.028mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.012mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.002mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.004mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 2.049g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.838g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.121g Potato salad
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad 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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.