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

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The main differences between taffy (candy) and pecan

  • Taffy (candy) contains less manganese, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B5 than pecan.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for pecan is 196% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index than pecan.

Food types used in this article are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Nuts, pecans.

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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%
Pecan
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13566.7%
Contains more IronIron +25200%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2057.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +442.9%

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%
Pecan
10
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21475%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Pecan
3
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +560.6%
Contains more WaterWater +37.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30466.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2061.3%
Contains more OtherOther +543.5%

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
Pecan
2
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4768.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17762.8%

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) Pecan
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0mg 4.5mg 196%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 21.614g 143%
Copper 0mg 1.2mg 133%
Fats 3.33g 71.97g 106%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 40.801g 100%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.66mg 53%
Phosphorus 1mg 277mg 39%
Zinc 0.21mg 4.53mg 39%
Fiber 0g 9.6g 38%
Iron 0.01mg 2.53mg 32%
Magnesium 0mg 121mg 29%
Carbs 91.56g 13.86g 26%
Saturated fat 2.049g 6.18g 19%
Protein 0.03g 9.17g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.863mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.21mg 16%
Calories 397kcal 691kcal 15%
Potassium 3mg 410mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.13mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1.4mg 9%
Choline 40.5mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.167mg 7%
Selenium 0.7µg 3.8µg 6%
Calcium 8mg 70mg 6%
Folate 0µg 22µg 6%
Vitamin A 27µg 3µg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 3.5µg 3%
Sodium 52mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Pecan
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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)
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.131g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan 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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.