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

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Important differences between taffy (candy) and duck meat

  • Duck meat has more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and zinc than taffy (candy).
  • Duck meat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 38% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less saturated fat.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of duck meat is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Duck, domesticated, 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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6700%
Contains more IronIron +26900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +785.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2757.1%

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63200%
Contains more FatsFats +751.4%
Contains more WaterWater +968.9%
Contains more OtherOther +256.5%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1439.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2916.5%

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) Duck meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Duck meat DV% diff.
Fats 3.33g 28.35g 38%
Protein 0.03g 18.99g 38%
Saturated fat 2.049g 9.67g 35%
Selenium 0.7µg 20µg 35%
Iron 0.01mg 2.7mg 34%
Carbs 91.56g 0g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 4.825mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 12.9g 30%
Copper 0mg 0.227mg 25%
Cholesterol 9mg 84mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 3.65g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 1.098mg 22%
Phosphorus 1mg 156mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.269mg 20%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.86mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.18mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.3µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.174mg 12%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Potassium 3mg 204mg 6%
Magnesium 0mg 16mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.1µg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 63µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.7mg 4%
Calories 397kcal 337kcal 3%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Calcium 8mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 68.48g 0g N/A
Sodium 52mg 59mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 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) Duck 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)
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.621g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.