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

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Summary of differences between taffy (candy) and liver

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3 in liver is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 778% more than taffy (candy).
  • The amount of cholesterol in taffy (candy) is lower.
  • Liver has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liver is 0, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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%
Liver
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4900%
Contains more IronIron +179100%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +3100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9542.9%
~equal in Sodium ~49mg

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%
Liver
9
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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19918.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +821.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +421650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119250%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +186600%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Liver
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2335.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86633.3%
Contains more FatsFats +32.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1226.2%
Contains more OtherOther +552.2%

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
Liver
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46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +767.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 18.67µg 778%
Vitamin A 27µg 5405µg 598%
Iron 0.01mg 17.92mg 224%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 2.196mg 168%
Selenium 0.7µg 67.5µg 121%
Cholesterol 9mg 355mg 115%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 4.774mg 95%
Copper 0mg 0.634mg 70%
Zinc 0.21mg 6.72mg 59%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 8.435mg 53%
Protein 0.03g 26.02g 52%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.57mg 44%
Folate 0µg 163µg 41%
Phosphorus 1mg 241mg 34%
Carbs 91.56g 3.76g 29%
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.258mg 19%
Manganese 0mg 0.3mg 13%
Calories 397kcal 165kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.05g 6%
Potassium 3mg 150mg 4%
Magnesium 0mg 14mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.049g 1.41g 3%
Fats 3.33g 4.4g 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0.63g 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 3.76g N/A
Calcium 8mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 68.48g N/A
Sodium 52mg 49mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g 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) Liver
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)
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.639g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver 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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.