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

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Differences between taffy (candy) and squid

  • Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6 than squid.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 225% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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%
Squid
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21133.3%
Contains more IronIron +108300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1547.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12700%

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%
Squid
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +651.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53900%
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
Squid
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +137.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5482.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1160.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1360.9%

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
Squid
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +417.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.5%

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) Squid
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 5.4µg 225%
Selenium 0.7µg 89.6µg 162%
Iron 0.01mg 10.84mg 135%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 1.729mg 132%
Copper 0mg 0.998mg 111%
Phosphorus 1mg 580mg 83%
Cholesterol 9mg 224mg 72%
Protein 0.03g 32.48g 65%
Zinc 0.21mg 3.46mg 30%
Carbs 91.56g 1.64g 30%
Sodium 52mg 744mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.27mg 21%
Vitamin A 27µg 203µg 20%
Potassium 3mg 637mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.9mg 18%
Calcium 8mg 180mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 2.189mg 14%
Magnesium 0mg 60mg 14%
Calories 397kcal 158kcal 12%
Manganese 0mg 0.209mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.049g 0.236g 8%
Folate 0µg 24µg 6%
Fats 3.33g 1.4g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 0.162g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.017mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.268g 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 1.64g N/A
Sugar 68.48g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g 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) Squid
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)
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.813g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid 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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.