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

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Important differences between Taffy (candy) and Minestrone

  • Minestrone has more Manganese, and Copper than Taffy (candy).
  • Minestrone contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 -79.5%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +3700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2200%
Contains more Potassium +4233.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +3700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2200%
Contains more Potassium +4233.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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 B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +870%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +870%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +220.2%
Contains more Carbs +1864.8%
Contains more Protein +5800%
Contains more Water +1783.1%
Contains more Other +421.7%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +220.2%
Contains more Carbs +1864.8%
Contains more Protein +5800%
Contains more Water +1783.1%
Contains more Other +421.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280.2%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 4.26g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 1.77g Minestrone
Fats 3.33g 1.04g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 4.66g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 34kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Minestrone
Fiber 0g 0.4g Minestrone
Calcium 8mg 14mg Minestrone
Iron 0.01mg 0.38mg Minestrone
Magnesium 0mg 3mg Minestrone
Phosphorus 1mg 23mg Minestrone
Potassium 3mg 130mg Minestrone
Sodium 52mg 254mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.31mg Minestrone
Copper 0mg 0.051mg Minestrone
Manganese 0mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.022mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.018mg Minestrone
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.391mg Minestrone
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Minestrone
Folate 0µg 15µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 9mg 1mg Minestrone
Trans Fat 0.131g Minestrone
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.23g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.29g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.46g Minestrone
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) Minestrone
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)
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.819g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.