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

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The main differences between Taffy (candy) and Jerky

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, Selenium, and Potassium than Jerky.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 88% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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 -97.5%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +54100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +40600%
Contains more Potassium +19800%
Contains more Zinc +3761.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1428.6%
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 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +54100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +40600%
Contains more Potassium +19800%
Contains more Zinc +3761.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1428.6%

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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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3975%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9800%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
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 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3975%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9800%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +732.4%
Contains more Protein +110566.7%
Contains more Fats +668.8%
Contains more Water +381.6%
Contains more Other +2873.9%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +732.4%
Contains more Protein +110566.7%
Contains more Fats +668.8%
Contains more Water +381.6%
Contains more Other +2873.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1249%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +735.5%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1249%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +735.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 9.2g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 3.33g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 91.56g 11g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 68.48g 9g Jerky
Fiber 0g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 8mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 0.01mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 0mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 1mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 3mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 52mg 2081mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 0.7µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 0µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 9mg 48mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Jerky
Saturated Fat 2.049g 10.85g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.011g Jerky
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) Jerky
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)
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 2029mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky 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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.