Salsa vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between salsa and taffy (candy)
- The amount of iron, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin B3, and fiber in salsa is higher than in taffy (candy).
- Salsa covers your daily iron needs 28% more than taffy (candy).
- Taffy (candy) contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +8900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Carbs | 7g | 91.56g | 28% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.01mg | 28% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 397kcal | 18% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 52mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 2.049g | 9% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 3mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.002mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 3.33g | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.03g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.838g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 68.48g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 27µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.121g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1749.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +595.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1565% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1208% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5137.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.1% |
