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

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How are taffy (candy) and pepperoni different?

  • Pepperoni has more vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and zinc than taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 78% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has less saturated fat.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index (28) than taffy (candy) (51).

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced are the varieties used 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9033.3%
Contains more IronIron +13200%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1061.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4042.9%

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%
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% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +867.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +249250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1833.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7659.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64066.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1289.8%
Contains more WaterWater +488.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1960.9%

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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2378.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3584.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.049g 17.708g 71%
Sodium 52mg 1582mg 67%
Fats 3.33g 46.28g 66%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.3µg 54%
Selenium 0.7µg 29µg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 20.77g 50%
Manganese 0mg 1.074mg 47%
Protein 0.03g 19.25g 38%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 4.987mg 31%
Carbs 91.56g 1.18g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 4.458g 29%
Cholesterol 9mg 97mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.362mg 28%
Phosphorus 1mg 158mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.271mg 20%
Zinc 0.21mg 2.44mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.257mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.93mg 19%
Iron 0.01mg 1.33mg 17%
Copper 0mg 0.091mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Potassium 3mg 274mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1.03mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.8µg 5%
Calories 397kcal 504kcal 5%
Magnesium 0mg 18mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Calcium 8mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Pepperoni
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)
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 1530mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.659g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni 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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.