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Fudge vs. Chunky bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fudge and Chunky bar different?

  • Fudge is higher in Iron, however, Chunky bar is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chunky bar is 30% higher.
  • Fudge contains 2 times more Iron than Chunky bar. While Fudge contains 1.77mg of Iron, Chunky bar contains only 0.9mg.
  • Chunky bar has less Sugar.

Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, NESTLE, CHUNKY Bar are the varieties used 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 more Iron +96.7%
Contains more Calcium +104.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 34% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +96.7%
Contains more Calcium +104.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%

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.
Fudge
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.4%
Contains more Water +238.3%
Contains more Protein +213.8%
Contains more Fats +164.2%
Contains more Other +121.1%
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
8% 28% 60% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 27.5 g
Carbs: 60 g
Water: 2.9 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Carbs +27.4%
Contains more Water +238.3%
Contains more Protein +213.8%
Contains more Fats +164.2%
Contains more Other +121.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Chunky bar Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 57.5g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 7.5g Chunky bar
Fats 10.41g 27.5g Chunky bar
Carbs 76.44g 60g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 475kcal Chunky bar
Sugar 73.12g 52.5g Chunky bar
Fiber 1.7g 2.5g Chunky bar
Calcium 49mg 100mg Chunky bar
Iron 1.77mg 0.9mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg Fudge
Sodium 45mg 38mg Chunky bar
Zinc 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.026mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg Fudge
Folate 4µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 10mg Chunky bar
Trans Fat 0.165g 0.16g Chunky bar
Saturated Fat 6.448g 12.5g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Chunky bar
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%
Fudge
0%
Chunky bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
7%
Chunky bar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.052g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar 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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/nutrients
  2. Chunky bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167586/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.