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

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Significant differences between Taffy (candy) and Strudel

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Calcium in Strudel is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Strudel covers your daily Iron needs 74% more than Taffy (candy).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel.

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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 -92.5%
Contains more Calcium +3562.5%
Contains more Iron +58900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +26200%
Contains more Potassium +2266.7%
Contains more Zinc +90.5%
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 88% 222% 10% 113% 7% 91% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Calcium +3562.5%
Contains more Iron +58900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +26200%
Contains more Potassium +2266.7%
Contains more Zinc +90.5%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1216%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15900%
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 79% 0% 0% 0% 98% 104% 100% 0% 123% 56% 200% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1216%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +83.1%
Contains more Protein +16566.7%
Contains more Fats +230.3%
Contains more Water +502.1%
Contains more Other +1987%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Carbs +83.1%
Contains more Protein +16566.7%
Contains more Fats +230.3%
Contains more Water +502.1%
Contains more Other +1987%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3701.7%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
27% 28% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3701.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Strudel Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 48.8g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 5g Strudel
Fats 3.33g 11g Strudel
Carbs 91.56g 50g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 318kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g 16.8g Strudel
Fiber 0g 1.2g Strudel
Calcium 8mg 293mg Strudel
Iron 0.01mg 5.9mg Strudel
Magnesium 0mg 13mg Strudel
Phosphorus 1mg 263mg Strudel
Potassium 3mg 71mg Strudel
Sodium 52mg 691mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.4mg Strudel
Selenium 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 1316IU Strudel
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 395µg Strudel
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin D 1IU Strudel
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.39mg Strudel
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.45mg Strudel
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 5.3mg Strudel
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.53mg Strudel
Folate 0µg 74µg Strudel
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.6µg Strudel
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 12mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g 0.2g Taffy (candy)
Saturated Fat 2.049g 2.7g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 2.8g Strudel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 4.6g Strudel
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) Strudel
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)
63%
Strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
54%
Strudel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 639mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Strudel
Strudel is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Strudel
Strudel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Strudel
Strudel 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

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.