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Sugar substitute vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and Fudge different?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium, however, Fudge is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 83% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 13 times more Sodium than Fudge. While Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, Fudge contains only 45mg.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties 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 +1693.9%
Contains more Iron +1006.3%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +787.5%
Contains more Potassium +243.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +2675%
Contains more Copper +4600%
Contains more Manganese +1818.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Calcium +1693.9%
Contains more Iron +1006.3%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +787.5%
Contains more Potassium +243.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +2675%
Contains more Copper +4600%
Contains more Manganese +1818.2%

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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Fudge
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75%
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Other +324.2%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 76.44
Equal in Water - 9.81
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Other +324.2%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 76.44
Equal in Water - 9.81

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 74.74g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 2.39g Fudge
Fats 0g 10.41g Fudge
Carbs 84.77g 76.44g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 411kcal Fudge
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 73.12g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 1.7g Fudge
Calcium 879mg 49mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 1.77mg Fudge
Magnesium 6mg 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 8mg 71mg Fudge
Potassium 39mg 134mg Fudge
Sodium 572mg 45mg Fudge
Zinc 0.04mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.007mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.022mg 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.026mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.012mg Sugar substitute
Folate 4µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg Sugar substitute
Trans Fat 0.165g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 6.448g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Fudge
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
1%
Sugar substitute
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.