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Fudge vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fudge and plantain raw?

  • Fudge is higher in copper, iron, zinc, and phosphorus, yet plantain raw is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium.
  • Fudge's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 32% more.
  • Fudge has 16 times more calcium than plantain raw. While fudge has 49mg of calcium, plantain raw has only 3mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in plantain raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of plantain raw is lower.

We used Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Plantains, 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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1533.3%
Contains more IronIron +195%
Contains more CopperCopper +306.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +692.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +272.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2391.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +35%
~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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2713.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.7%
Contains more WaterWater +565.4%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%

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
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9096.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +440.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fudge Plantain raw
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Plantain raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.448g 0.143g 29%
Copper 0.329mg 0.081mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.299mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.4mg 20%
Manganese 0.422mg 18%
Iron 1.77mg 0.6mg 15%
Fats 10.41g 0.37g 15%
Carbs 76.44g 31.89g 15%
Calories 411kcal 122kcal 14%
Potassium 134mg 499mg 11%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.14mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 0.032g 7%
Calcium 49mg 3mg 5%
Folate 4µg 22µg 5%
Phosphorus 71mg 34mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.686mg 3%
Protein 2.39g 1.3g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.26mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.069g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.054mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.052mg 2%
Fiber 1.7g 2.3g 2%
Selenium 2.5µg 1.5µg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 45mg 4mg 2%
Choline 10mg 13.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 44µg 56µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 29.59g N/A
Magnesium 36mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 73.12g 15g N/A
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.14mg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Plantain raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.305g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals

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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.