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

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Differences between Taffy (candy) and Chinese broccoli

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Calcium, Potassium, and Iron than Chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 70% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 19 times less Saturated Fat than Taffy (candy). Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Chinese broccoli contains 0.11g.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 +1150%
Contains more Iron +5500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4000%
Contains more Potassium +8600%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Calcium +1150%
Contains more Iron +5500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4000%
Contains more Potassium +8600%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1538%
Contains more Vitamin E +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3875%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +28166.7%
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1538%
Contains more Vitamin E +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3875%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +28166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +362.5%
Contains more Carbs +2303.1%
Contains more Protein +3700%
Contains more Water +1828.7%
Contains more Other +243.5%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Fats +362.5%
Contains more Carbs +2303.1%
Contains more Protein +3700%
Contains more Water +1828.7%
Contains more Other +243.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1576%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.7%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1576%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.7%

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) Chinese broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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) Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 1.31g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 3.33g 0.72g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 3.81g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 22kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 0g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 8mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.01mg 0.56mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 0mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 1mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 3mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 52mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.21mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0mg 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.7µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 100IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 0µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.05g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.33g Chinese broccoli
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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Taffy (candy) Chinese broccoli
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)
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.