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

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Differences between taffy (candy) and arugula

  • Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, iron, vitamin C, calcium, manganese, magnesium, and potassium than arugula.
  • Arugula's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 90% higher.
  • Arugula contains 24 times less saturated fat than taffy (candy). Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of saturated fat, while arugula contains 0.086g.
  • Arugula has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of arugula is 32, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Arugula, raw.

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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12200%
Contains more IronIron +14500%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Arugula
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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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10825%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +404.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2408.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8500%
Contains more WaterWater +1790.9%
Contains more OtherOther +508.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1610.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taffy (candy) Arugula
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Taffy (candy) Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 108.6µg 90%
Carbs 91.56g 3.65g 29%
Folate 0µg 97µg 24%
Calories 397kcal 25kcal 19%
Iron 0.01mg 1.46mg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg 17%
Calcium 8mg 160mg 15%
Manganese 0mg 0.321mg 14%
Magnesium 0mg 47mg 11%
Potassium 3mg 369mg 11%
Vitamin A 27µg 119µg 10%
Saturated fat 2.049g 0.086g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.437mg 9%
Copper 0mg 0.076mg 8%
Phosphorus 1mg 52mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.073mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.086mg 6%
Protein 0.03g 2.58g 5%
Fats 3.33g 0.66g 4%
Choline 15.3mg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0.049g 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.43mg 2%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.305mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.044mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg 1%
Sodium 52mg 27mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.319g 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 2.05g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g 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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Taffy (candy) Arugula
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.963g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula
Arugula 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
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.