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

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Significant differences between Taffy (candy) and Beef broiled

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5 in Beef broiled is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Beef broiled covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 110% more than Taffy (candy).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 less Sodium -27.8%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +25900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +19700%
Contains more Potassium +10500%
Contains more Zinc +2904.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2971.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains less Sodium -27.8%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +25900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +19700%
Contains more Potassium +10500%
Contains more Zinc +2904.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2971.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26300%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26300%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +86333.3%
Contains more Fats +362.8%
Contains more Water +1095.5%
Contains more Other +195.7%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +86333.3%
Contains more Fats +362.8%
Contains more Water +1095.5%
Contains more Other +195.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +695.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +695.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%

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) Beef broiled
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Beef broiled Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 3.33g 15.41g Beef broiled
Carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 250kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 0g Beef broiled
Calcium 8mg 18mg Beef broiled
Iron 0.01mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 0mg 21mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 1mg 198mg Beef broiled
Potassium 3mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 52mg 72mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0mg 0.085mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0mg 0.012mg Beef broiled
Selenium 0.7µg 21.5µg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 100IU 9IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 3µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.12mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.046mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.176mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.658mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 0µg 9µg Beef broiled
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.094mg Beef broiled
Threonine 0.72mg Beef broiled
Isoleucine 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.914mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 9mg 88mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g 0.572g Taffy (candy)
Saturated Fat 2.049g 5.895g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.484g Beef broiled
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2%
Taffy (candy)
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.846g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.