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Fudge vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fudge and jícama raw

  • Fudge has more copper, manganese, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium, while jícama raw has more vitamin C and fiber.
  • Fudge covers your daily need for saturated fat, 32% more than jícama raw.
  • Fudge contains 7 times more manganese than jícama raw. While fudge contains 0.422mg of manganese, jícama raw contains only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in jícama raw is lower.
  • Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of fudge is 49.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Yambean (jicama), 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
8
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 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +308.3%
Contains more IronIron +195%
Contains more CopperCopper +585.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +593.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +294.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +603.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%

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
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 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 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +36%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.135mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
4
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +231.9%
Contains more FatsFats +11466.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +766.7%
Contains more OtherOther +216.7%
Contains more WaterWater +818.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
2
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58760%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +767.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Jícama raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.329mg 0.048mg 31%
Saturated fat 6.448g 0.021g 29%
Carbs 76.44g 8.82g 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Calories 411kcal 38kcal 19%
Fats 10.41g 0.09g 16%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.06mg 16%
Iron 1.77mg 0.6mg 15%
Fiber 1.7g 4.9g 13%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.16mg 9%
Phosphorus 71mg 18mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 0.005g 7%
Magnesium 36mg 12mg 6%
Vitamin A 44µg 1µg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.029mg 4%
Calcium 49mg 12mg 4%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg 3%
Protein 2.39g 0.72g 3%
Folate 4µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.042mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.043g 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.46mg 2%
Sodium 45mg 4mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.02mg 1%
Choline 10mg 13.6mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 3.92g N/A
Potassium 134mg 150mg 0%
Sugar 73.12g 1.8g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.135mg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g 0g N/A
Threonine 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.017mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Jícama 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
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.