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

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Important differences between Taffy (candy) and Frog legs

  • Frog legs have more Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 than Taffy (candy).
  • Frog legs' daily need coverage for Copper is 28% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains 27 times more Saturated Fat than Frog legs. Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Frog legs contain 0.076g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Frog legs, raw.

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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 -10.3%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +14900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +14600%
Contains more Potassium +9400%
Contains more Zinc +376.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1914.3%
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 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Contains less Sodium -10.3%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +14900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +14600%
Contains more Potassium +9400%
Contains more Zinc +376.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1914.3%

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3900%
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 3% 20% 6% 0% 35% 58% 23% 0% 28% 12% 50% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1010%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +54566.7%
Contains more Water +1588.7%
Contains more Other +508.7%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Fats +1010%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +54566.7%
Contains more Water +1588.7%
Contains more Other +508.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1481.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1481.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Frog legs Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 16.4g Frog legs
Fats 3.33g 0.3g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 73kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 0g Frog legs
Calcium 8mg 18mg Frog legs
Iron 0.01mg 1.5mg Frog legs
Magnesium 0mg 20mg Frog legs
Phosphorus 1mg 147mg Frog legs
Potassium 3mg 285mg Frog legs
Sodium 52mg 58mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 1mg Frog legs
Copper 0mg 0.25mg Frog legs
Selenium 0.7µg 14.1µg Frog legs
Vitamin A 100IU 50IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 15µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU Frog legs
Vitamin D 0.2µg Frog legs
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.14mg Frog legs
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.25mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.2mg Frog legs
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.12mg Frog legs
Folate 0µg 15µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.4µg Frog legs
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 50mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Frog legs
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.076g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.02g Frog legs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Frog legs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.053g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.102g Taffy (candy)
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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Taffy (candy) Frog legs
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)
19%
Frog legs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
36%
Frog legs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.973g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frog legs
Frog legs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frog legs
Frog legs 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. Frog legs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168148/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.