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Fudge vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fudge and Fruit preserves?

  • Fudge is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, yet Fruit preserves are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Fudge's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 32% more.
  • Fudge has 19 times more Zinc than Fruit preserves. While Fudge has 1.11mg of Zinc, Fruit preserves have only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fruit preserves are lower.

We used Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Jams and preserves types 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.
Fudge
Fudge
9
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Calcium +145%
Contains more Iron +261.2%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Contains more Zinc +1750%
Contains more Copper +229%
Contains more Manganese +955%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Fudge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +145%
Contains more Iron +261.2%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Contains more Zinc +1750%
Contains more Copper +229%
Contains more Manganese +955%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%

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.
Fudge
Fudge
8
:
3
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +175%
Fudge
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
4
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +545.9%
Contains more Fats +14771.4%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Other +313%
Contains more Water +210.6%
Equal in Carbs - 68.86
Fudge
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +545.9%
Contains more Fats +14771.4%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Other +313%
Contains more Water +210.6%
Equal in Carbs - 68.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
2
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7644.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Fudge
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7644.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fudge Fruit preserves
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 67.76g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 0.37g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 0.07g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 68.86g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 278kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 48.5g Fruit preserves
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 20mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0.49mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 4mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 19mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 77mg Fudge
Sodium 45mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 1.11mg 0.06mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.1mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.04mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 2µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.12mg Fudge
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.016mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.076mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.036mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.02mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.02mg Fruit preserves
Folate 4µg 11µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Fudge
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Trans Fat 0.165g Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 6.448g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.038g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fudge
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.438g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/nutrients
  2. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.