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

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Significant differences between strudel and taffy (candy)

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin A in strudel is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Strudel covers your daily iron needs 74% more than taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 0% 0%
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 +3562.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2266.7%
Contains more IronIron +58900%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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 0% 132% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 0%
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 AVitamin A +1363%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 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 +16566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +230.3%
Contains more WaterWater +502.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1987%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 28% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 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 +234.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3701.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Strudel Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Iron 5.9mg 0.01mg 74%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.01µg 66%
Vitamin A 395µg 27µg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0mg 41%
Phosphorus 263mg 1mg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.012mg 34%
Vitamin B3 5.3mg 0.002mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.6g 0.121g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.028mg 30%
Calcium 293mg 8mg 29%
Sodium 691mg 52mg 28%
Folate 74µg 0µg 19%
Carbs 50g 91.56g 14%
Fats 11g 3.33g 12%
Protein 5g 0.03g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.8g 0.838g 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Calories 318kcal 397kcal 4%
Saturated fat 2.7g 2.049g 3%
Magnesium 13mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.21mg 2%
Potassium 71mg 3mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg 1%
Cholesterol 12mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 48.8g 91.56g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 16.8g 68.48g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0.131g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Strudel 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
62%
Strudel
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Strudel
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 639mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Strudel
Strudel is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Strudel
Strudel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Strudel
Strudel 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. 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.