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

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Important differences between taffy (candy) and hot dogs

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and copper than taffy (candy).
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of hot dogs is 28.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Frankfurter, meat.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4966.7%
Contains more IronIron +10800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +471.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1685.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +908.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15600%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2095.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34100%
Contains more FatsFats +673.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1061%
Contains more OtherOther +1421.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1258.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3539.7%

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) Hot dog
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.57µg 65%
Sodium 52mg 1090mg 45%
Fats 3.33g 25.76g 35%
Phosphorus 1mg 206mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 4.404g 29%
Carbs 91.56g 4.17g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 11.386g 26%
Saturated fat 2.049g 7.666g 26%
Cholesterol 9mg 77mg 23%
Selenium 0.7µg 12.5µg 21%
Protein 0.03g 10.26g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 2.665mg 17%
Iron 0.01mg 1.09mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.166mg 13%
Copper 0mg 0.097mg 11%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.2mg 9%
Calcium 8mg 99mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.121mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.31mg 6%
Calories 397kcal 290kcal 5%
Potassium 3mg 152mg 4%
Magnesium 0mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.055mg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.045mg 2%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 68.48g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Hot dog
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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)
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 1038mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.617g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog 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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.