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

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Differences between Taffy (candy) and Feta

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Zinc than Feta.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Cheese, feta.

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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 -94.3%
Contains more Calcium +6062.5%
Contains more Iron +6400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +33600%
Contains more Potassium +1966.7%
Contains more Zinc +1271.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2042.9%
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 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Calcium +6062.5%
Contains more Iron +6400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +33600%
Contains more Potassium +1966.7%
Contains more Zinc +1271.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2042.9%

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.
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Feta
Contains more Vitamin A +322%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24075%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16800%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
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 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +322%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24075%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16800%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2138.6%
Contains more Protein +47266.7%
Contains more Fats +539%
Contains more Water +1038.6%
Contains more Other +2160.9%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more Carbs +2138.6%
Contains more Protein +47266.7%
Contains more Fats +539%
Contains more Water +1038.6%
Contains more Other +2160.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +451.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.4%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +451.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.4%

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) Feta
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Feta Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 4.09g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 14.21g Feta
Fats 3.33g 21.28g Feta
Carbs 91.56g 4.09g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 264kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 4.09g Feta
Calcium 8mg 493mg Feta
Iron 0.01mg 0.65mg Feta
Magnesium 0mg 19mg Feta
Phosphorus 1mg 337mg Feta
Potassium 3mg 62mg Feta
Sodium 52mg 917mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0mg 0.032mg Feta
Manganese 0mg 0.028mg Feta
Selenium 0.7µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 100IU 422IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 125µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.18mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.154mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.991mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 0µg 32µg Feta
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.8µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 9mg 89mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Feta
Saturated Fat 2.049g 14.946g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 4.623g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.591g Feta
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) Feta
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)
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 865mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.897g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.