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Spread vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between spread and toffee?

  • Spread is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and iron, yet toffee is richer in vitamin A.
  • Toffee's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 73% higher.
  • Spread has 60 times more vitamin B3 than toffee. Spread has 1.73mg of vitamin B3, while toffee has 0.029mg.
  • Toffee contains less sodium.
  • Spread has a lower glycemic index than toffee.

We used Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Candies, toffee, 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.
Spread
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
Toffee
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 10% 4.5% 1.1% 1% 3.3% 14% 18% 0.26% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.7%
Contains more IronIron +2533.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%

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.
Spread
9
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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
Toffee
3
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 0.67% 106% 19% 0% 2% 16% 0.54% 8% 2.1% 14% 7% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5865.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +918.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1126.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
~equal in Folate ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
3
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Toffee
2
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +615.9%
Contains more WaterWater +10860%
Contains more OtherOther +205.5%
Contains more FatsFats +88.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +442%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 g
Toffee
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.565 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.222 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spread Toffee
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 Spread Toffee DV% diff.
Saturated fat 5.977g 20.565g 66%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.11µg 42%
Sodium 1013mg 135mg 38%
Vitamin A 26µg 319µg 33%
Fats 17.34g 32.75g 24%
Cholesterol 38mg 104mg 22%
Carbs 11.94g 64.72g 18%
Calories 235kcal 560kcal 16%
Selenium 9.7µg 0.8µg 16%
Copper 0.13mg 0.003mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.008mg 14%
Protein 7.66g 1.07g 13%
Choline 62.3mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.029mg 11%
Iron 0.79mg 0.03mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.009mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 1.222g 9%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.12mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.134mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.94mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.068mg 5%
Phosphorus 59mg 32mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 8.964g 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Potassium 110mg 51mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 34mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.8µg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 4mg 1%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.002mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 11.74g 64.72g N/A
Sugar 0g 63.47g N/A
Folate 2µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.674g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Toffee
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
14%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 878mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.588g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread 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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/nutrients
  2. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.