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Maple sugar vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Maple sugar and Fudge

  • Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, and Zinc, while Fudge is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily Manganese needs 174% more than Fudge.
  • Maple sugar has 5 times more Zinc than Fudge. Maple sugar has 6.06mg of Zinc, while Fudge has 1.11mg.
  • Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, maple and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 more Calcium +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Zinc +445.9%
Contains more Manganese +947.9%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2266.7%
Contains more Copper +232.3%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.77
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Calcium +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Zinc +445.9%
Contains more Manganese +947.9%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2266.7%
Contains more Copper +232.3%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.77

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Protein +2290%
Contains more Fats +5105%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +18.8%
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Protein +2290%
Contains more Fats +5105%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +18.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4498.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4498.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 74.74g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 2.39g Fudge
Fats 0.2g 10.41g Fudge
Carbs 90.9g 76.44g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 411kcal Fudge
Sugar 84.87g 73.12g Fudge
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fudge
Calcium 90mg 49mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 1.77mg Fudge
Magnesium 19mg 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 3mg 71mg Fudge
Potassium 274mg 134mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 45mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 1.11mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 4.422mg 0.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 2.5µg Fudge
Vitamin A 0IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0mg 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.026mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.176mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.012mg Fudge
Folate 0µg 4µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Fudge
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Maple sugar
Trans Fat 0.165g Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 0.036g 6.448g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.373g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.412g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Fudge
Fudge is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.