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Fudge vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fudge and Cassava

  • Fudge has more Copper, Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Cassava has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fudge is 32% higher.
  • Cassava has 7 times less Iron than Fudge. Fudge has 1.77mg of Iron, while Cassava has 0.27mg.
  • Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Cassava, raw.

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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
Fudge
8
:
2
Cassava
Cassava
Contains more Calcium +206.3%
Contains more Iron +555.6%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +163%
Contains more Zinc +226.5%
Contains more Copper +229%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +102.2%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.384
Fudge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Cassava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +206.3%
Contains more Iron +555.6%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +163%
Contains more Zinc +226.5%
Contains more Copper +229%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +102.2%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.384

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
Fudge
4
:
7
Cassava
Cassava
Contains more Vitamin A +1123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +385.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +633.3%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
Fudge
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%
Cassava
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +385.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +633.3%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
4
:
1
Cassava
Cassava
Contains more Protein +75.7%
Contains more Fats +3617.9%
Contains more Carbs +100.8%
Contains more Other +53.2%
Contains more Water +508.4%
Fudge
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Cassava
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +75.7%
Contains more Fats +3617.9%
Contains more Carbs +100.8%
Contains more Other +53.2%
Contains more Water +508.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
2
:
1
Cassava
Cassava
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3824%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +677.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Fudge
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Cassava
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3824%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +677.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 36.26g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 1.36g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 0.28g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 38.06g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 160kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 1.7g Cassava
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 49mg 16mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0.27mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 21mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 27mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 271mg Cassava
Sodium 45mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 1.11mg 0.34mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.1mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.384mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 13IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 1µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.048mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.854mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.107mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.088mg Cassava
Folate 4µg 27µg Cassava
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Cassava
Trans Fat 0.165g 0g Cassava
Saturated Fat 6.448g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.075g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.048g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
16%
Cassava

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 - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.374g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.