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Fudge vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fudge and Apple

  • Fudge has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Apple has more Vitamin C.
  • Fudge covers your daily need of Copper 34% more than Apple.
  • Fudge contains 230 times more Saturated Fat than Apple. While Fudge contains 6.448g of Saturated Fat, Apple contains only 0.028g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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
9
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1
Apple
Contains more Calcium +716.7%
Contains more Iron +1375%
Contains more Magnesium +620%
Contains more Phosphorus +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.2%
Contains more Zinc +2675%
Contains more Copper +1118.5%
Contains more Manganese +1105.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
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 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +716.7%
Contains more Iron +1375%
Contains more Magnesium +620%
Contains more Phosphorus +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.2%
Contains more Zinc +2675%
Contains more Copper +1118.5%
Contains more Manganese +1105.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%

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
7
:
3
Apple
Contains more Vitamin A +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.18
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 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
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Apple
Contains more Protein +819.2%
Contains more Fats +6023.5%
Contains more Carbs +453.5%
Contains more Other +375%
Contains more Water +772.2%
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +819.2%
Contains more Fats +6023.5%
Contains more Carbs +453.5%
Contains more Other +375%
Contains more Water +772.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
2
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Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41942.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +631.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41942.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +631.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Apple Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 11.41g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 0.26g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 0.17g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 13.81g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 52kcal Fudge
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 73.12g 10.39g Apple
Fiber 1.7g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 49mg 6mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0.12mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 5mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 11mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 107mg Fudge
Sodium 45mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 1.11mg 0.04mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.027mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.035mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 54IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 3µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.18mg
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.017mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.026mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.091mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.061mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.041mg Apple
Folate 4µg 3µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Apple
Trans Fat 0.165g 0g Apple
Saturated Fat 6.448g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.007g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.051g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Apple
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
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
4%
Apple

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 Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.