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Broth vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between broth and fudge

  • Broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, choline, vitamin B3, calcium, and phosphorus, while fudge is higher in copper and manganese.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1036% more than fudge.
  • Broth has 14 times more vitamin B3 than fudge. Broth has 2.46mg of vitamin B3, while fudge has 0.176mg.
  • Fudge is lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Fudge
5
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +281.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1020%
Contains more IronIron +71.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +181.3%

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.
Broth
10
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Fudge
2
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1297.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +1046%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Fudge
2
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 ProteinProtein +597.1%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more OtherOther +5076.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +324.4%
Contains more WaterWater +332.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Fudge
0
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1101.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Fudge
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Broth Fudge DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 45mg 1036%
Selenium 28µg 2.5µg 46%
Copper 0mg 0.329mg 37%
Protein 16.66g 2.39g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.085mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.373g 27%
Carbs 18.01g 76.44g 19%
Choline 114.6mg 10mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.43g 6.448g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.176mg 14%
Phosphorus 166mg 71mg 14%
Calcium 187mg 49mg 14%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.422mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.09µg 9%
Iron 1.03mg 1.77mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.14mg 9%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.11mg 9%
Calories 267kcal 411kcal 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Folate 32µg 4µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.012mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 2.943g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.026mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 44µg 5%
Potassium 309mg 134mg 5%
Magnesium 56mg 36mg 5%
Fats 13.88g 10.41g 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.18mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 74.74g N/A
Cholesterol 13mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 17.36g 73.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.165g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Fudge
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
28%
Broth
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 23830mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.