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

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Summary of differences between Taffy (candy) and Pistachio

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium in Pistachio is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 144% more than Taffy (candy).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 Calcium +1212.5%
Contains more Iron +39100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +48900%
Contains more Potassium +34066.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +947.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +900%
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 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Calcium +1212.5%
Contains more Iron +39100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +48900%
Contains more Potassium +34066.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +947.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +416%
Contains more Vitamin E +3077.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3007.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12900%
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 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +416%
Contains more Vitamin E +3077.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3007.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +237%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Protein +67100%
Contains more Fats +1261%
Contains more Other +1195.7%
Equal in Water - 4.37
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +237%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Protein +67100%
Contains more Fats +1261%
Contains more Other +1195.7%
Equal in Water - 4.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2675.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11784.3%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2675.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11784.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 16.57g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 3.33g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 91.56g 27.17g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 68.48g 7.66g Pistachio
Fiber 0g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 8mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 0.01mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 0mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 1mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 3mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 52mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 0.21mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 0.7µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 100IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 26µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 0µg 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 2.049g 5.907g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g 14.091g Pistachio
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) Pistachio
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)
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.858g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio 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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.