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

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What are the differences between Taffy (candy) and Danish pastry?

  • Danish pastry is richer than Taffy (candy) in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% more.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Danish pastry, cheese types in this article.

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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 less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +17900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10700%
Contains more Potassium +3166.7%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
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 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +17900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10700%
Contains more Potassium +3166.7%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2600%

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 +28%
Contains more Vitamin E +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
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 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +28%
Contains more Vitamin E +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +146.1%
Contains more Protein +26566.7%
Contains more Fats +557.7%
Contains more Water +547.4%
Contains more Other +552.2%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +146.1%
Contains more Protein +26566.7%
Contains more Fats +557.7%
Contains more Water +547.4%
Contains more Other +552.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2028.1%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2028.1%

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) Danish pastry
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) Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 36.2g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 3.33g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 91.56g 37.2g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 374kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 0g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 8mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 0.01mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 0mg 15mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 1mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 3mg 98mg Danish pastry
Sodium 52mg 417mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 0.7µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 100IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg Danish pastry
Folate 0µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 0.3µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 9mg 23mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 2.049g 6.794g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 2.575g Danish pastry
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Danish pastry
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)
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.745g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.