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

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Significant differences between Taffy (candy) and Parsnip

  • The amount of Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Phosphorus in Parsnip is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Parsnip covers your daily Manganese needs 24% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Parsnip has 41 times less Saturated Fat than Taffy (candy). Taffy (candy) has 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Parsnip has 0.05g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Parsnips, 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 +350%
Contains more Iron +5800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +7000%
Contains more Potassium +12400%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +181%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
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 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +5800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +7000%
Contains more Potassium +12400%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +181%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%

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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Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1555.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7400%
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 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1555.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1010%
Contains more Carbs +408.9%
Contains more Protein +3900%
Contains more Water +1539.8%
Contains more Other +326.1%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Fats +1010%
Contains more Carbs +408.9%
Contains more Protein +3900%
Contains more Water +1539.8%
Contains more Other +326.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 13.09g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 1.2g Parsnip
Fats 3.33g 0.3g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 17.99g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 75kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 4.8g Parsnip
Fiber 0g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 8mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 0.01mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Magnesium 0mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 1mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 3mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 52mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.21mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 0µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Parsnip
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Parsnip
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.112g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.047g Taffy (candy)
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) Parsnip
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)
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.999g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip 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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.