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Sugar vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sugar and Fudge

  • Sugar has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fudge covers your daily Copper needs 36% more than Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, granulated 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.
Sugar
1
:
9
Fudge
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Iron +3440%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6600%
Contains more Zinc +11000%
Contains more Copper +4600%
Contains more Manganese +10450%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Iron +3440%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6600%
Contains more Zinc +11000%
Contains more Copper +4600%
Contains more Manganese +10450%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%

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.
Sugar
0
:
10
Fudge
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
:
4
Fudge
Contains more Carbs +30.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +48950%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 +30.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +48950%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 74.74g Sugar
Protein 0g 2.39g Fudge
Fats 0g 10.41g Fudge
Carbs 99.98g 76.44g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 411kcal Fudge
Sugar 99.8g 73.12g Fudge
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fudge
Calcium 1mg 49mg Fudge
Iron 0.05mg 1.77mg Fudge
Magnesium 0mg 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 0mg 71mg Fudge
Potassium 2mg 134mg Fudge
Sodium 1mg 45mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.007mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.004mg 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 0.6µg 2.5µg Fudge
Vitamin A 0IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0mg 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.026mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.176mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.012mg Fudge
Folate 0µg 4µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Fudge
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Sugar
Trans Fat 0.165g Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 6.448g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.373g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
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
0%
Sugar
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.