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

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Summary of differences between taffy (candy) and pork Meat

  • The amount of vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and zinc in pork Meat is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Pork Meat covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 77% more than taffy (candy).
  • Pork Meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork Meat is 0, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, 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.
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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13933.3%
Contains more IronIron +11400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1052.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5357.1%
~equal in Sodium ~57mg

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% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +371500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87133.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1332%
Contains more OtherOther +278.3%
~equal in Fats ~3.51g

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318.2%

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) Pork Meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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) Pork Meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.95mg 77%
Selenium 0.7µg 38.2µg 68%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.739mg 57%
Protein 0.03g 26.17g 52%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 7.432mg 46%
Phosphorus 1mg 267mg 38%
Carbs 91.56g 0g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.387mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.57µg 23%
Cholesterol 9mg 73mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 1.012mg 20%
Zinc 0.21mg 2.42mg 20%
Choline 88.9mg 16%
Iron 0.01mg 1.15mg 14%
Calories 397kcal 143kcal 13%
Copper 0mg 0.111mg 12%
Potassium 3mg 421mg 12%
Magnesium 0mg 29mg 7%
Saturated fat 2.049g 1.198g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.506g 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Manganese 0mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 1.334g 1%
Fats 3.33g 3.51g 0%
Net carbs 91.56g 0g N/A
Calcium 8mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 68.48g 0g N/A
Sodium 52mg 57mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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)
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.851g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat 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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.