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

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Differences between taffy (candy) and clam

  • Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and zinc than clam.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in taffy (candy) is lower.
  • Clam has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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%
Clam
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20833.3%
Contains more IronIron +28000%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9042.9%

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%
Clam
9
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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +988800%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Clam
3
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more FatsFats +70.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1684.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85066.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1212.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1521.7%

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
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +387.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +356.2%

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) Clam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 0.7µg 64µg 115%
Copper 0mg 0.688mg 76%
Protein 0.03g 25.55g 51%
Sodium 52mg 1202mg 50%
Phosphorus 1mg 338mg 48%
Manganese 0mg 1mg 43%
Iron 0.01mg 2.81mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.426mg 32%
Carbs 91.56g 5.13g 29%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Zinc 0.21mg 2.73mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 3.354mg 21%
Cholesterol 9mg 67mg 19%
Potassium 3mg 628mg 18%
Vitamin A 27µg 171µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.68mg 14%
Calories 397kcal 148kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.15mg 10%
Calcium 8mg 92mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.11mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.049g 0.188g 8%
Folate 0µg 29µg 7%
Magnesium 0mg 18mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.552g 3%
Fats 3.33g 1.95g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0.172g 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 68.48g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Clam
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)
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 1150mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.861g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam 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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.