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

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Summary of differences between Taffy (candy) and Shrimp

  • Taffy (candy) has more Monounsaturated Fat, while Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Cholesterol 60% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) contains 37 times more Saturated Fat than Shrimp. While Taffy (candy) contains 2.049g of Saturated Fat, Shrimp contains only 0.056g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).

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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 -53.2%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Iron +5000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +23600%
Contains more Potassium +8533.3%
Contains more Zinc +681%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Iron +5000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +23600%
Contains more Potassium +8533.3%
Contains more Zinc +681%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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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0
Shrimp
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1089.3%
Contains more Carbs +45680%
Contains more Protein +79833.3%
Contains more Water +1432.6%
Contains more Other +426.1%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +1089.3%
Contains more Carbs +45680%
Contains more Protein +79833.3%
Contains more Water +1432.6%
Contains more Other +426.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1645.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1645.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

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) Shrimp
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 0.2g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 3.33g 0.28g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 0.2g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 99kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Shrimp
Calcium 8mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 0.01mg 0.51mg Shrimp
Magnesium 0mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 1mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 3mg 259mg Shrimp
Sodium 52mg 111mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0.002mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 189mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g 0.002g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 2.049g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 0.048g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.079g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g 0.018g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.001g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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)
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 180mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.993g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.