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

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What are the differences between Taffy (candy) and Pork jowl?

  • Pork jowl is richer than Taffy (candy) in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 116% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Taffy (candy) is lower.

We used Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw types 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.
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8500%
Contains more Potassium +4833.3%
Contains less Sodium -51.9%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
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 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8500%
Contains more Potassium +4833.3%
Contains less Sodium -51.9%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8100%
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 1% 6% 0% 0% 97% 55% 86% 15% 21% 1% 103% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +21166.7%
Contains more Fats +1990.4%
Contains more Water +357.5%
Contains more Other +691.3%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +21166.7%
Contains more Fats +1990.4%
Contains more Water +357.5%
Contains more Other +691.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3824.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6602.5%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3824.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6602.5%

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) Pork jowl
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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) Pork jowl Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 6.38g Pork jowl
Fats 3.33g 69.61g Pork jowl
Carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Sugar 68.48g 0g Pork jowl
Calcium 8mg 4mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.01mg 0.42mg Pork jowl
Magnesium 0mg 3mg Pork jowl
Phosphorus 1mg 86mg Pork jowl
Potassium 3mg 148mg Pork jowl
Sodium 52mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.21mg 0.84mg Pork jowl
Copper 0mg 0.04mg Pork jowl
Manganese 0mg 0.005mg Pork jowl
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 100IU 9IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 3µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.09mg Pork jowl
Folate 0µg 1µg Pork jowl
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.82µg Pork jowl
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.021mg Pork jowl
Threonine 0.21mg Pork jowl
Isoleucine 0.168mg Pork jowl
Leucine 0.446mg Pork jowl
Lysine 0.528mg Pork jowl
Methionine 0.095mg Pork jowl
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pork jowl
Valine 0.305mg Pork jowl
Histidine 0.072mg Pork jowl
Cholesterol 9mg 90mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 2.049g 25.26g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 8.11g Pork jowl
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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Taffy (candy) Pork jowl
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)
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.211g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl 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. Pork jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.