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Fudge vs. Apple butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fudge and Apple butter

  • Apple butter contains less Copper, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 than Fudge.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fudge is 32% higher.
  • Apple butter has 19 times less Zinc than Fudge. Fudge has 1.11mg of Zinc, while Apple butter has 0.06mg.
  • Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Fruit butters, apple.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.2% 8% 12% 27% 1.6% 3.4% 2% 41% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.3%
Contains more IronIron +471%
Contains more CopperCopper +311.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +787.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +525%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%

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
10
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% 9.5% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
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 2% 1.3% 1% 0% 2.3% 4.4% 1.4% 2.9% 8.5% 0% 2.3% 0.75% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
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2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
42% 56%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 42.47 g
Water: 56.45 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +512.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3370%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80%
Contains more OtherOther +143.6%
Contains more WaterWater +475.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
35% 10% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18293.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +344%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Apple butter Opinion
Calories 411kcal 173kcal Fudge
Protein 2.39g 0.39g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 0.3g Fudge
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Apple butter
Net carbs 74.74g 40.97g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 42.47g Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Apple butter
Magnesium 36mg 4mg Fudge
Calcium 49mg 14mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 91mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0.31mg Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 35.3g Apple butter
Fiber 1.7g 1.5g Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.08mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.06mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 8mg Fudge
Sodium 45mg 15mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 159IU 22IU Fudge
Vitamin A 44µg 1µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.05mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.315mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 0.4µg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.009mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.019mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.076mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.049mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.037mg Apple butter
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.9µg Fudge
Folate 4µg 1µg Fudge
Trans Fat 0.165g Apple butter
Choline 10mg 2.1mg Fudge
Saturated Fat 6.448g 0.053g Apple butter
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.016g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.084g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Apple butter
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
6%
Fudge
2%
Apple butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
10%
Apple butter

Comparison summary

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?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple butter
Apple butter 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. Apple butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168816/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.