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

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How are Sockeye salmon and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Sockeye salmon is higher than Taffy (candy) in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 186% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types were used 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 +37.5%
Contains more Iron +5100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +30400%
Contains more Potassium +14433.3%
Contains more Zinc +161.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4971.4%
Contains less Sodium -43.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +5100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +30400%
Contains more Potassium +14433.3%
Contains more Zinc +161.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4971.4%
Contains less Sodium -43.5%

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 +93%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +506050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44600%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
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 +93%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +506050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44600%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88166.7%
Contains more Fats +67.3%
Contains more Water +1288.2%
Contains more Other +169.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 +88166.7%
Contains more Fats +67.3%
Contains more Water +1288.2%
Contains more Other +169.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +996.7%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +996.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 0g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 26.48g 0.03g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 3.33g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 0g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 156kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 0g 68.48g Sockeye salmon
Calcium 11mg 8mg Sockeye salmon
Iron 0.52mg 0.01mg Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 36mg 0mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 1mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 3mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.55mg 0.21mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.076mg 0mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0mg Sockeye salmon
Selenium 35.5µg 0.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 100IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 27µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.09mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.028mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.012mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.002mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.004mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.01µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.023g 0.131g Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g 2.049g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 0.838g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.121g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon
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
Sockeye salmon 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon 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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.

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