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Fudge vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fudge and Maple syrup

  • Fudge has more Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, and Fiber, while Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Manganese 108% more than Fudge.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Maple syrup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Syrups, maple.

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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 Iron +1509.1%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3450%
Contains more Copper +1727.8%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains more Calcium +108.2%
Contains more Potassium +58.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Manganese +589.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Iron +1509.1%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3450%
Contains more Copper +1727.8%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains more Calcium +108.2%
Contains more Potassium +58.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Manganese +589.1%

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1394.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1394.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +5875%
Contains more Fats +17250%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Contains more Water +230.2%
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +5875%
Contains more Fats +17250%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Contains more Water +230.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26654.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2094.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26654.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2094.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 67.04g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 0.04g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 0.06g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 67.04g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 260kcal Fudge
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 73.12g 60.46g Maple syrup
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 102mg Maple syrup
Iron 1.77mg 0.11mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 21mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 2mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 212mg Maple syrup
Sodium 45mg 12mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.11mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.329mg 0.018mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 2.5µg 0.6µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.081mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.036mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.002mg Fudge
Folate 4µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Maple syrup
Trans Fat 0.165g Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 6.448g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.011g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.017g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Maple syrup
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
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.441g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Fudge
Fudge is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.