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

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What are the differences between fish sandwiches and taffy (candy)?

  • Fish sandwiches are richer than taffy (candy) in selenium, vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and vitamin K.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 31% more.
  • The amount of sodium in taffy (candy) is lower.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6766.7%
Contains more IronIron +14900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2471.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%

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.
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +9150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +34200%
Contains more FatsFats +273.9%
Contains more WaterWater +898.8%
Contains more OtherOther +826.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +243%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 +209.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5071.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.049g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.121g 41%
Selenium 18µg 0.7µg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.01µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 52mg 24%
Carbs 26.69g 91.56g 22%
Protein 10.29g 0.03g 21%
Iron 1.5mg 0.01mg 19%
Phosphorus 116mg 1mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.028mg 15%
Fats 12.45g 3.33g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.002mg 13%
Folate 46µg 0µg 12%
Manganese 0.264mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.3µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.012mg 10%
Cholesterol 35mg 9mg 9%
Copper 0.075mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.004mg 7%
Calories 257kcal 397kcal 7%
Potassium 206mg 3mg 6%
Magnesium 25mg 0mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.838g 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.09mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 8mg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.21mg 3%
Vitamin A 6µg 27µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 68.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 0.131g N/A
Saturated fat 1.949g 2.049g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
27%
Fish sandwich
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich 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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.