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Corn syrup vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn syrup and Fudge different?

  • Fudge has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 than Corn syrup.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fudge is 32% higher.
  • Corn syrup contains 3 times more Sodium than Fudge. While Corn syrup contains 155mg of Sodium, Fudge contains only 45mg.

Syrups, corn, dark 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 Selenium +16%
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Iron +378.4%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +204.5%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Zinc +2675%
Contains more Copper +520.8%
Contains more Manganese +322%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Iron +378.4%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +204.5%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Zinc +2675%
Contains more Copper +520.8%
Contains more Manganese +322%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +124.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Equal in Carbs - 76.44
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 Water +124.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Equal in Carbs - 76.44

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 74.74g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 2.39g Fudge
Fats 0g 10.41g Fudge
Carbs 77.59g 76.44g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 411kcal Fudge
Sugar 77.59g 73.12g Fudge
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fudge
Calcium 18mg 49mg Fudge
Iron 0.37mg 1.77mg Fudge
Magnesium 8mg 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 11mg 71mg Fudge
Potassium 44mg 134mg Fudge
Sodium 155mg 45mg Fudge
Zinc 0.04mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.053mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.1mg 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 2.9µg 2.5µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0mg 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.026mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.176mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.012mg Fudge
Folate 0µg 4µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Fudge
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.165g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 6.448g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.373g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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%
Corn syrup
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.