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Fruit preserves vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fruit preserves and Fudge?

  • Fruit preserves are higher in Vitamin C, yet Fudge is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Fudge's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 32% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fruit preserves are lower.

We used Jams and preserves and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Calcium +145%
Contains more Iron +261.2%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Contains more Zinc +1750%
Contains more Copper +229%
Contains more Manganese +955%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Calcium +145%
Contains more Iron +261.2%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Contains more Zinc +1750%
Contains more Copper +229%
Contains more Manganese +955%
Contains more Selenium +25%

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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Fudge
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
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 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +210.6%
Contains more Protein +545.9%
Contains more Fats +14771.4%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Other +313%
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Water +210.6%
Contains more Protein +545.9%
Contains more Fats +14771.4%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Other +313%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7644.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7644.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 67.76g 74.74g Fudge
Protein 0.37g 2.39g Fudge
Fats 0.07g 10.41g Fudge
Carbs 68.86g 76.44g Fudge
Calories 278kcal 411kcal Fudge
Sugar 48.5g 73.12g Fruit preserves
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g Fudge
Calcium 20mg 49mg Fudge
Iron 0.49mg 1.77mg Fudge
Magnesium 4mg 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 19mg 71mg Fudge
Potassium 77mg 134mg Fudge
Sodium 32mg 45mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.06mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.1mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.04mg 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 2µg 2.5µg Fudge
Vitamin A 0IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.026mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.176mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.012mg Fruit preserves
Folate 11µg 4µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Fudge
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Fruit preserves
Trans Fat 0.165g Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 6.448g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.373g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves Fudge
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%
Fruit preserves
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.438g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/nutrients
  2. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.