Taffy (candy) vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between taffy (candy) and lentil
- Lentil has more folate, iron, fiber, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and potassium than taffy (candy).
- Lentil's daily need coverage for folate is 45% more.
- Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of lentil is 29.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +504.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +503.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +508.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +466.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
Protein:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +776.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +354.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29966.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1335.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +260.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1209.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 0µg | 181µg | 45% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 3.33mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.9g | 32% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.251mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 180mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 91.56g | 20.13g | 24% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.494mg | 21% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 9.02g | 18% |
| Calories | 397kcal | 116kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.178mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0.638mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.169mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 369mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.21mg | 1.27mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 36mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.049g | 0.053g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg | 1.06mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 0.38g | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.838g | 0.064g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 91.56g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.48g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 0.175g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
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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
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25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins