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

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Significant differences between Taffy (candy) and Tuna salad

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5 in Tuna salad is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Tuna salad covers your daily Selenium needs 74% more than Taffy (candy).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 -87.1%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +9900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +17700%
Contains more Potassium +5833.3%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +5785.7%
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 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +9900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +17700%
Contains more Potassium +5833.3%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +5785.7%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11900%
Equal in Vitamin A - 97
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 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11900%
Equal in Vitamin A - 97

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +873%
Contains more Protein +53366.7%
Contains more Fats +178.1%
Contains more Water +1202.3%
Contains more Other +826.1%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Carbs +873%
Contains more Protein +53366.7%
Contains more Fats +178.1%
Contains more Water +1202.3%
Contains more Other +826.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3306.6%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3306.6%

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) Tuna salad
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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 9.41g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 3.33g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 91.56g 9.41g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 187kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Tuna salad
Calcium 8mg 17mg Tuna salad
Iron 0.01mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 0mg 19mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 1mg 178mg Tuna salad
Potassium 3mg 178mg Tuna salad
Sodium 52mg 402mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Copper 0mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 0.7µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 100IU 97IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 24µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.07mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.081mg Tuna salad
Folate 0µg 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 9mg 13mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 2.049g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 4.122g Tuna salad
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) Tuna salad
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)
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.