Caramel vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Caramel and Fudge
- Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Fudge has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Fudge is 35% higher.
- Fudge has 5 times less Sodium than Caramel. Caramel has 245mg of Sodium, while Fudge has 45mg.
Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels 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 CalciumCalcium | +181.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1164.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1727.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3736.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +296.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +201.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +278.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~76.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +832.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +90.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 382kcal | 411kcal |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 2.39g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 10.41g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 77g | 74.74g |
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| Carbs | 77g | 76.44g |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 14mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 49mg |
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| Potassium | 214mg | 134mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 1.77mg |
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| Sugar | 65.5g | 73.12g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.329mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 114mg | 71mg |
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| Sodium | 245mg | 45mg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 159IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 44µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.422mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.09µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 4µg | |
| Trans Fat | 0.165g |
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| Choline | 8mg | 10mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.476g | 6.448g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.542g | 2.943g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.373g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg |
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| Leucine | 0.417mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg |
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| Valine | 0.285mg |
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| Histidine | 0.115mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.972g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel 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.