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

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Differences between Taffy (candy) and Sauerkraut

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Folate than Sauerkraut.
  • Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for Sodium is 26% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains 60 times less Saturated Fat than Taffy (candy). Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, while Sauerkraut contains 0.034g.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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 less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +14600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1900%
Contains more Potassium +5566.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.19
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 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +14600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1900%
Contains more Potassium +5566.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.19

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 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2225%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4233.3%
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 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2225%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2278.6%
Contains more Carbs +2039.3%
Contains more Protein +2933.3%
Contains more Water +1807.6%
Contains more Other +834.8%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Fats +2278.6%
Contains more Carbs +2039.3%
Contains more Protein +2933.3%
Contains more Water +1807.6%
Contains more Other +834.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6346.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6346.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

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) Sauerkraut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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) Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 1.38g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 0.91g Sauerkraut
Fats 3.33g 0.14g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 4.28g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 19kcal Taffy (candy)
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 68.48g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 0g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 8mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Iron 0.01mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 0mg 13mg Sauerkraut
Phosphorus 1mg 20mg Sauerkraut
Potassium 3mg 170mg Sauerkraut
Sodium 52mg 661mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.19mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0mg 0.151mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 18IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 1µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 0mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.021mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.022mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.143mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.093mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 0µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.067g Taffy (candy)
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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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Sauerkraut
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)
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 609mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.7g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut 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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.