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

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What are the differences between Provolone and Taffy (candy)?

  • Provolone is richer than Taffy (candy) in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 75% more.
  • Provolone has 496 times more Phosphorus than Taffy (candy). While Provolone has 496mg of Phosphorus, Taffy (candy) has only 1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taffy (candy) is lower.

We used Cheese, provolone and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types 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 +9350%
Contains more Iron +5100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +49500%
Contains more Potassium +4500%
Contains more Zinc +1438.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +9350%
Contains more Iron +5100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +49500%
Contains more Potassium +4500%
Contains more Zinc +1438.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +780%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14500%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
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 +780%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14500%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85166.7%
Contains more Fats +699.4%
Contains more Water +744.3%
Contains more Other +1947.8%
Contains more Carbs +4178.5%
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 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 +85166.7%
Contains more Fats +699.4%
Contains more Water +744.3%
Contains more Other +1947.8%
Contains more Carbs +4178.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +782.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +535.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +782.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +535.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 25.58g 0.03g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 3.33g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 351kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 0.56g 68.48g Provolone
Calcium 756mg 8mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.01mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 0mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 1mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 3mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 3.23mg 0.21mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0mg Provolone
Manganese 0.01mg 0mg Provolone
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg Provolone
Vitamin A 880IU 100IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 27µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.09mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.012mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.002mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.004mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0mg Provolone
Folate 10µg 0µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.01µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.078g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 0.838g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.121g Provolone
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
Provolone 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
33%
Provolone
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 824mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone 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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.