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

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What are the main differences between Taffy (candy) and Ham?

  • Taffy (candy) has less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Iron than Ham.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 60% higher.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types in this comparison.

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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 -95.7%
Contains more Iron +14700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +19500%
Contains more Potassium +9466.7%
Contains more Zinc +1271.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2685.7%
Equal in Calcium - 8
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 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Iron +14700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +19500%
Contains more Potassium +9466.7%
Contains more Zinc +1271.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2685.7%
Equal in Calcium - 8

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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Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2592.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9975%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6400%
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 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2592.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9975%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +6004%
Contains more Protein +69666.7%
Contains more Fats +66.1%
Contains more Water +1295.3%
Contains more Other +1800%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more Carbs +6004%
Contains more Protein +69666.7%
Contains more Fats +66.1%
Contains more Water +1295.3%
Contains more Other +1800%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +346.3%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +346.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Ham Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 1.5g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 20.93g Ham
Fats 3.33g 5.53g Ham
Carbs 91.56g 1.5g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 145kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 0g Ham
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 0.01mg 1.48mg Ham
Magnesium 0mg 14mg Ham
Phosphorus 1mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 3mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 52mg 1203mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0mg 0.079mg Ham
Manganese 0mg 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 0.7µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 0µg 3µg Ham
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.65µg Ham
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 9mg 53mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Ham
Saturated Fat 2.049g 1.81g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.54g Ham
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Ham
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)
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 1151mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham 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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.