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

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Summary of differences between Taffy (candy) and Horse meat

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Copper, and Potassium in Horse meat is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Horse meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 131% more than Taffy (candy).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted.

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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 Iron +50200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +24600%
Contains more Potassium +12533.3%
Contains more Zinc +1719%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1828.6%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Sodium - 55
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% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Contains more Iron +50200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +24600%
Contains more Potassium +12533.3%
Contains more Zinc +1719%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1828.6%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Sodium - 55

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31500%
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% 0% 0% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +93700%
Contains more Fats +81.7%
Contains more Water +1219.2%
Contains more Other +695.7%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +93700%
Contains more Fats +81.7%
Contains more Water +1219.2%
Contains more Other +695.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.9
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.9

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) Horse meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 3.33g 6.05g Horse meat
Carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 175kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Horse meat
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 0.01mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Magnesium 0mg 25mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 1mg 247mg Horse meat
Potassium 3mg 379mg Horse meat
Sodium 52mg 55mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0mg 0.171mg Horse meat
Manganese 0mg 0.022mg Horse meat
Selenium 0.7µg 13.5µg Horse meat
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.1mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.12mg Horse meat
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.33mg Horse meat
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 9mg 68mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Horse meat
Saturated Fat 2.049g 1.9g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 2.12g Horse meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.85g Horse meat
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) Horse meat
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)
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.