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Fudge vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fudge and arrowroot?

  • Fudge is higher in copper and manganese, yet arrowroot is higher in folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, potassium, and iron.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 84% more.
  • Fudge has 165 times more saturated fat than arrowroot. While fudge has 6.448g of saturated fat, arrowroot has only 0.039g.

We used Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Arrowroot, raw types 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.
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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 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +716.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.8%
Contains more IronIron +25.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.2%

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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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%
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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +861.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2116.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +8350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +5105%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.4%
Contains more WaterWater +723.1%
Contains more OtherOther +49.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +305.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fudge Arrowroot
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 Fudge Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 4µg 338µg 84%
Saturated fat 6.448g 0.039g 29%
Copper 0.329mg 0.121mg 23%
Carbs 76.44g 13.39g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.266mg 20%
Calories 411kcal 65kcal 17%
Fats 10.41g 0.2g 16%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.174mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.143mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 1.693mg 9%
Potassium 134mg 454mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 0.004g 7%
Iron 1.77mg 2.22mg 6%
Vitamin A 44µg 1µg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.63mg 4%
Calcium 49mg 6mg 4%
Protein 2.39g 4.24g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Phosphorus 71mg 98mg 4%
Magnesium 36mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.292mg 3%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.059mg 2%
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g 2%
Choline 10mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.092g 2%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Sodium 45mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 73.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.165g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Arrowroot
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
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
27%
Arrowroot

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 - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.409g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.