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Fudge vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fudge and jerusalem artichoke?

  • Fudge is richer in copper, manganese, and zinc, yet jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Fudge's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 32% higher.
  • Fudge has 9 times more zinc than jerusalem artichoke. Fudge has 1.11mg of zinc, while jerusalem artichoke has 0.12mg.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains less saturated fat.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has a lower glycemic index than fudge.

We used Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types in this comparison.

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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 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +135%
Contains more ZincZinc +825%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +603.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.1%
Contains more IronIron +92.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~78mg

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 13% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +638.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +541.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg
~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
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.5%
Contains more FatsFats +104000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +338.3%
Contains more WaterWater +695.2%
Contains more OtherOther +167.4%

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
80% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fudge Jerusalem artichoke
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 Jerusalem artichoke DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.448g 0g 29%
Copper 0.329mg 0.14mg 21%
Carbs 76.44g 17.44g 20%
Iron 1.77mg 3.4mg 20%
Calories 411kcal 73kcal 17%
Fats 10.41g 0.01g 16%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.06mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.2mg 15%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.12mg 9%
Potassium 134mg 429mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 0.004g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 1.3mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.077mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.397mg 5%
Vitamin A 44µg 1µg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Magnesium 36mg 17mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Choline 10mg 30mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 49mg 14mg 4%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.001g 2%
Folate 4µg 13µg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 45mg 4mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.1µg 1%
Protein 2.39g 2g 1%
Phosphorus 71mg 78mg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 15.84g N/A
Sugar 73.12g 9.6g N/A
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g 0%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.19mg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke 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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.