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

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Differences between taffy (candy) and chicken meat

  • Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2 than chicken meat.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 53% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in taffy (candy) is lower.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken meat is 0, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, 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.
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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7333.3%
Contains more IronIron +12500%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +823.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3314.3%

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%
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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-165.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90900%
Contains more FatsFats +308.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1125.8%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +537.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2354.5%

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) Chicken meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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) Chicken meat DV% diff.
Protein 0.03g 27.3g 55%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 8.487mg 53%
Selenium 0.7µg 23.9µg 42%
Carbs 91.56g 0g 31%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.4mg 31%
Cholesterol 9mg 88mg 26%
Phosphorus 1mg 182mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 1.03mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 2.97g 19%
Fats 3.33g 13.6g 16%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.94mg 16%
Iron 0.01mg 1.26mg 16%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.3µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.168mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 5.34g 11%
Saturated fat 2.049g 3.79g 8%
Calories 397kcal 239kcal 8%
Copper 0mg 0.066mg 7%
Potassium 3mg 223mg 6%
Magnesium 0mg 23mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.063mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 48µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.4µg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.02mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 15mg 1%
Sodium 52mg 82mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.27mg 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 68.48g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g 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
Taffy (candy) Chicken meat
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)
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.741g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.