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

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What are the differences between Taffy (candy) and Mussels?

  • Mussels is richer than Taffy (candy) in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1000% more.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this article.

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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 -85.9%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +67100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +28400%
Contains more Potassium +8833.3%
Contains more Zinc +1171.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +12700%
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +67100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +28400%
Contains more Potassium +8833.3%
Contains more Zinc +1171.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +12700%

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 A +204%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +239900%
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +204%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +239900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1139%
Contains more Protein +79233.3%
Contains more Fats +34.5%
Contains more Water +1160.8%
Contains more Other +1282.6%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Carbs +1139%
Contains more Protein +79233.3%
Contains more Fats +34.5%
Contains more Water +1160.8%
Contains more Other +1282.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.7%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 7.39g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 3.33g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 91.56g 7.39g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 172kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Mussels
Calcium 8mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 0.01mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 0mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 1mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 3mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 52mg 369mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 0.7µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 100IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 0µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 9mg 56mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Mussels
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.212g Mussels
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Mussels
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)
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels 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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.