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Figs vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are figs and fudge different?

  • Figs are higher in vitamin B6; however, fudge is richer in copper, iron, manganese, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for fudge is 32% higher.
  • Figs contain 9 times more vitamin B6 than fudge. While figs contain 0.113mg of vitamin B6, fudge contains only 0.012mg.
  • Figs have less saturated fat.
  • Fudge has a lower glycemic index (49) than figs (61).

Figs, raw 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.
Figs
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Fudge
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more IronIron +378.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +370%
Contains more ZincZinc +640%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +407.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +229.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%

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.
Figs
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Fudge
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +841.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +235.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +112.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Fudge
4
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 WaterWater +706.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3370%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +298.5%
Contains more OtherOther +43.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
1
22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Fudge
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4359.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Fudge DV% diff.
Copper 0.07mg 0.329mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.06g 6.448g 29%
Carbs 19.18g 76.44g 19%
Iron 0.37mg 1.77mg 18%
Calories 74kcal 411kcal 17%
Fats 0.3g 10.41g 16%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.422mg 13%
Zinc 0.15mg 1.11mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.012mg 8%
Phosphorus 14mg 71mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 2.943g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Magnesium 17mg 36mg 5%
Fiber 2.9g 1.7g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Selenium 0.2µg 2.5µg 4%
Vitamin A 7µg 44µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 1.4µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.14mg 3%
Protein 0.75g 2.39g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.085mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.026mg 3%
Potassium 232mg 134mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.373g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 45mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.176mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 49mg 1%
Folate 6µg 4µg 1%
Choline 4.7mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 16.26g 73.12g N/A
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.18mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.165g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Fudge
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Figs
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
36%
Fudge

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 - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.388g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.