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

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What are the differences between Taffy (candy) and Ground beef?

  • Ground beef is richer than Taffy (candy) in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 103% more.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 -28.8%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +22600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +16500%
Contains more Potassium +7933.3%
Contains more Zinc +2681%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2628.6%
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +22600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +16500%
Contains more Potassium +7933.3%
Contains more Zinc +2681%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2628.6%

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 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24800%
Contains more Vitamin K +866.7%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24800%
Contains more Vitamin K +866.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +79466.7%
Contains more Fats +361.6%
Contains more Water +1103.5%
Contains more Other +939.1%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +79466.7%
Contains more Fats +361.6%
Contains more Water +1103.5%
Contains more Other +939.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +773.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.2%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +773.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.2%

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) Ground beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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) Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 3.33g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 241kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 0g Ground beef
Calcium 8mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 0.01mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 0mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 1mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 3mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 52mg 73mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0mg 0.009mg Ground beef
Selenium 0.7µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 100IU 9IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 3µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 0µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 9mg 88mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g 1.173g Taffy (candy)
Saturated Fat 2.049g 6.073g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef
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) Ground beef
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)
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.024g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef 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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.