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Fudge vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fudge and sesame

  • The amount of copper, iron, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B6, and selenium in sesame is higher than in fudge.
  • Sesame covers your daily need for copper, 417% more than fudge.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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
0
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%
Sesame
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +875%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1889.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +249.3%
Contains more IronIron +722%
Contains more CopperCopper +1140.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +598.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +785.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +482.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1276%

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
4
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%
Sesame
7
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% 0% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2942.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2465.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6483.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2325%
Contains more CholineCholine +156%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
2
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Sesame
3
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +226%
Contains more WaterWater +109.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +641.8%
Contains more FatsFats +377.1%
Contains more OtherOther +369.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
1
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Sesame
2
15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +537.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5737.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~6.957g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Sesame DV% diff.
Copper 0.329mg 4.082mg 417%
Iron 1.77mg 14.55mg 160%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 21.773g 143%
Calcium 49mg 975mg 93%
Manganese 0.422mg 2.46mg 89%
Phosphorus 71mg 629mg 80%
Magnesium 36mg 351mg 75%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.791mg 64%
Fats 10.41g 49.67g 60%
Zinc 1.11mg 7.75mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.79mg 60%
Selenium 2.5µg 34.4µg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 18.759g 40%
Fiber 1.7g 11.8g 40%
Protein 2.39g 17.73g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 4.515mg 27%
Folate 4µg 97µg 23%
Carbs 76.44g 23.45g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.247mg 12%
Potassium 134mg 468mg 10%
Calories 411kcal 573kcal 8%
Vitamin A 44µg 0µg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Choline 10mg 25.6mg 3%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Saturated fat 6.448g 6.957g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.05mg 2%
Sodium 45mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 11.65g N/A
Sugar 73.12g 0.3g N/A
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.25mg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g N/A
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Sesame
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
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.509g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Fudge
Fudge is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.