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Fudge vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fudge and sorghum syrup

  • Fudge has more copper and fiber; however, sorghum syrup is higher in vitamin B6, manganese, potassium, iron, magnesium, vitamin B5, and calcium.
  • Sorghum syrup covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 51% more than fudge.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Syrups, sorghum.

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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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +206.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +646.3%
Contains more IronIron +114.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +262.6%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +474.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5483.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +33%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +131.4%
Contains more OtherOther +152.6%
~equal in Carbs ~74.9g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Sorghum syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.67mg 51%
Manganese 0.422mg 1.53mg 48%
Saturated fat 6.448g 0g 29%
Potassium 134mg 1000mg 25%
Iron 1.77mg 3.8mg 25%
Copper 0.329mg 0.13mg 22%
Fats 10.41g 0g 16%
Magnesium 36mg 100mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.804mg 13%
Calcium 49mg 150mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 0g 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Calories 411kcal 290kcal 6%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.41mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.155mg 5%
Vitamin A 44µg 0µg 5%
Protein 2.39g 0g 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0g 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 45mg 8mg 2%
Phosphorus 71mg 56mg 2%
Selenium 2.5µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Choline 10mg 13.3mg 1%
Carbs 76.44g 74.9g 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 74.9g N/A
Sugar 73.12g 74.9g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Sorghum syrup
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
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
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.
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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