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

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Differences between taffy (candy) and pizza

  • Taffy (candy) contains less selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, calcium, vitamin B12, and manganese than pizza.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
Pizza
Pizza
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5633.3%
Contains more IronIron +24700%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +538.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2742.9%

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%
Pizza
Pizza
11
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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2133.3%
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
Pizza
Pizza
4
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37866.7%
Contains more FatsFats +191%
Contains more WaterWater +790.1%
Contains more OtherOther +952.2%

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
Pizza
Pizza
2
51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +211.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1289.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 19.9µg 35%
Phosphorus 1mg 216mg 31%
Iron 0.01mg 2.48mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.39mg 30%
Sodium 52mg 598mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 3.825mg 24%
Protein 0.03g 11.39g 23%
Folate 0µg 93µg 23%
Carbs 91.56g 33.33g 19%
Calcium 8mg 188mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.42µg 17%
Manganese 0mg 0.36mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.195mg 14%
Copper 0mg 0.105mg 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Saturated fat 2.049g 4.465g 11%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.34mg 10%
Fats 3.33g 9.69g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.681g 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Calories 397kcal 266kcal 7%
Magnesium 0mg 24mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.83mg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 69µg 5%
Potassium 3mg 172mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 6.7µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 2.608g 4%
Cholesterol 9mg 17mg 3%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 3.58g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0.241g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Pizza
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)
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.416g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza 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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.