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

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How are Taffy (candy) and Fennel different?

  • Fennel has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fiber, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Folate than Taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Fennel is 52% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) contains 23 times more Saturated Fat than Fennel. While Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, Fennel contains only 0.09g.

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Fennel, bulb, raw are the varieties used 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 more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Iron +7200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4900%
Contains more Potassium +13700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 52
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Iron +7200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +4900%
Contains more Potassium +13700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 52
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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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Fennel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +863%
Contains more Vitamin E +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20833.3%
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 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +863%
Contains more Vitamin E +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1565%
Contains more Carbs +1154.2%
Contains more Protein +4033.3%
Contains more Water +1760%
Contains more Other +356.5%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +1565%
Contains more Carbs +1154.2%
Contains more Protein +4033.3%
Contains more Water +1760%
Contains more Other +356.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1132.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.7%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1132.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.7%

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) Fennel
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 4.2g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 1.24g Fennel
Fats 3.33g 0.2g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 7.3g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 31kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 3.93g Fennel
Fiber 0g 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 8mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 0.01mg 0.73mg Fennel
Magnesium 0mg 17mg Fennel
Phosphorus 1mg 50mg Fennel
Potassium 3mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 52mg
Zinc 0.21mg 0.2mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.066mg Fennel
Manganese 0mg 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 100IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.01mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.032mg Fennel
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.047mg Fennel
Folate 0µg 27µg Fennel
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 62.8µg Fennel
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Fennel
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Fennel
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.09g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.068g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.169g Fennel
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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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Fennel
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)
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (52 mg)

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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.