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

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How are Turkey meat and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Turkey meat is higher than Taffy (candy) in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 60% more than Taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol.

Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types were 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 more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +10800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +22200%
Contains more Potassium +7866.7%
Contains more Zinc +1081%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4157.1%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +10800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +22200%
Contains more Potassium +7866.7%
Contains more Zinc +1081%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4157.1%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%

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 B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +478550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10100%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +478550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10100%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +95066.7%
Contains more Fats +121.9%
Contains more Water +1209.7%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Contains more Carbs +152500%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +95066.7%
Contains more Fats +121.9%
Contains more Water +1209.7%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Contains more Carbs +152500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1651.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.049
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1651.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.049

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 28.55g 0.03g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 3.33g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 189kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 0g 68.48g Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 8mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 0.01mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 0mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 1mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 3mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 2.48mg 0.21mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg 0.7µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.028mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.012mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.002mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.004mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.01µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.101g 0.131g Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0.838g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.121g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 0.086g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.013g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Taffy (candy)
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
50%
Turkey meat
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. 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.