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

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How are Taffy (candy) and Steak different?

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steak is 91% higher.

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties used 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 less Sodium -10.3%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +23900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +16200%
Contains more Potassium +9200%
Contains more Zinc +2919%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4442.9%
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 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains less Sodium -10.3%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +23900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +16200%
Contains more Potassium +9200%
Contains more Zinc +2919%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4442.9%

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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Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21900%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
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% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21900%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +82733.3%
Contains more Fats +471.2%
Contains more Water +1046.2%
Contains more Other +134.8%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +82733.3%
Contains more Fats +471.2%
Contains more Water +1046.2%
Contains more Other +134.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +994.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640.5%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +994.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Steak Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 24.85g Steak
Fats 3.33g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 91.56g 0g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 271kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 0g Steak
Calcium 8mg 12mg Steak
Iron 0.01mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 0mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 1mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 3mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 52mg 58mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0mg 0.085mg Steak
Selenium 0.7µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 100IU 25IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 0µg 6µg Steak
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 9mg 78mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Steak
Saturated Fat 2.049g 8.443g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.896g Steak
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) Steak
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)
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.394g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak 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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.