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Fudge vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fudge and Maple sugar

  • Fudge is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, while Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily Manganese needs 174% more than Fudge.
  • Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Sugars, maple.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2266.7%
Contains more Copper +232.3%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Contains more Calcium +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Zinc +445.9%
Contains more Manganese +947.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.61
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2266.7%
Contains more Copper +232.3%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Contains more Calcium +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Zinc +445.9%
Contains more Manganese +947.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.61

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2290%
Contains more Fats +5105%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +2290%
Contains more Fats +5105%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4498.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4498.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273%
Contains less Saturated 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 Maple sugar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 2.39g 0.1g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 0.2g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 411kcal 354kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 84.87g Fudge
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.77mg 1.61mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 19mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 3mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 45mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 1.11mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.329mg 0.099mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 2.5µg 0.8µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.009mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.013mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.04mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.048mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.003mg Fudge
Folate 4µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Maple sugar
Trans Fat 0.165g Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 6.448g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.064g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.1g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.412g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Fudge
Fudge is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.