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Fudge vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fudge and saffron?

  • Saffron is richer than fudge in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1217% more.
  • Fudge has 4 times more saturated fat than saffron. While fudge has 6.448g of saturated fat, saffron has only 1.586g.
  • The glycemic index of fudge is lower.

We used Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Spices, saffron 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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1186.6%
Contains more IronIron +527.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +254.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6631.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124%
~equal in Copper ~0.328mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +63%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +729.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8316.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2225%
~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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +77.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +378.2%
Contains more WaterWater +21.3%
Contains more OtherOther +473.7%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +586%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +454.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fudge Saffron
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.422mg 28.408mg 1217%
Iron 1.77mg 11.1mg 117%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 1.01mg 77%
Magnesium 36mg 264mg 54%
Potassium 134mg 1724mg 47%
Phosphorus 71mg 252mg 26%
Folate 4µg 93µg 22%
Saturated fat 6.448g 1.586g 22%
Protein 2.39g 11.43g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.267mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 2.067g 11%
Fiber 1.7g 3.9g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 1.46mg 8%
Fats 10.41g 5.85g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.115mg 7%
Calcium 49mg 111mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 0.429g 6%
Selenium 2.5µg 5.6µg 6%
Calories 411kcal 310kcal 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Sodium 45mg 148mg 4%
Carbs 76.44g 65.37g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 3%
Vitamin A 44µg 27µg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Choline 10mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 73.12g N/A
Copper 0.329mg 0.328mg 0%
Zinc 1.11mg 1.09mg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.862g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.