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Fudge vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fudge and Peruvian groundcherry different?

  • Fudge is richer in iron, while Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
  • Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 16% more than fudge.
  • Fudge contains 5 times more calcium than Peruvian groundcherry. Fudge contains 49mg of calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 9mg.
  • Fudge has a higher glycemic index (49) than Peruvian groundcherry (35).

Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw types were used 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.
Fudge
9
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 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +444.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +77%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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
9
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 37% 12% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1490.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1387.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +582.5%
Contains more OtherOther +18.8%
Contains more WaterWater +770.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fudge Peruvian groundcherry
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Peruvian groundcherry DV% diff.
Copper 0.329mg 37%
Saturated fat 6.448g 29%
Carbs 76.44g 11.2g 22%
Calories 411kcal 53kcal 18%
Manganese 0.422mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 2.8mg 16%
Fats 10.41g 0.7g 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg 12%
Iron 1.77mg 1mg 10%
Zinc 1.11mg 10%
Magnesium 36mg 9%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.11mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 7%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Potassium 134mg 4%
Calcium 49mg 9mg 4%
Phosphorus 71mg 40mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.04mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 2%
Choline 10mg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Protein 2.39g 1.9g 1%
Vitamin A 44µg 36µg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 11.2g N/A
Sugar 73.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.165g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Peruvian groundcherry
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
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.