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

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Summary of differences between taffy (candy) and club sandwich

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2 in club sandwich is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Club sandwich covers your daily need for selenium, 44% more than taffy (candy).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1087.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7433.3%
Contains more IronIron +13600%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +538.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3442.9%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +278650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20550%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2800%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57200%
Contains more FatsFats +141.7%
Contains more WaterWater +982.9%
Contains more OtherOther +930.4%

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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +251.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1453.7%

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) Club sandwich
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) Club sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 24.8µg 44%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 5.575mg 35%
Protein 0.03g 17.19g 34%
Phosphorus 1mg 215mg 31%
Sodium 52mg 630mg 25%
Carbs 91.56g 19.87g 24%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.296mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.47µg 19%
Iron 0.01mg 1.37mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.826mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.186mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.88g 12%
Cholesterol 9mg 46mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.172mg 12%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.34mg 10%
Copper 0mg 0.089mg 10%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Calories 397kcal 220kcal 9%
Calcium 8mg 95mg 9%
Folate 0µg 31µg 8%
Magnesium 0mg 32mg 8%
Potassium 3mg 226mg 7%
Fats 3.33g 8.05g 7%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 8.7µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Saturated fat 2.049g 3.109g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 2.949g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.4mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.61mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 27µg 35µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 4.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g 0.071g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g 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) Club sandwich
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)
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich 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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.