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

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Differences between Taffy (candy) and Beef tenderloin

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 102% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 +12.5%
Contains more Iron +31000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +20200%
Contains more Potassium +10933.3%
Contains more Zinc +1819%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +3171.4%
Equal in Sodium - 57
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 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +31000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +20200%
Contains more Potassium +10933.3%
Contains more Zinc +1819%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +3171.4%
Equal in Sodium - 57

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24500%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +79566.7%
Contains more Fats +638.7%
Contains more Water +897.3%
Contains more Other +1260.9%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +79566.7%
Contains more Fats +638.7%
Contains more Water +897.3%
Contains more Other +1260.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1125.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +726.4%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1125.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +726.4%

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 tenderloin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Beef tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 3.33g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 324kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 0g Beef tenderloin
Calcium 8mg 9mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 0.01mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 0mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 1mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 3mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 52mg 57mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 0.7µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 3mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 0µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 9mg 85mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 2.049g 9.72g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1g Beef tenderloin
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
Taffy (candy) Beef tenderloin
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.671g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.