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Carbonated water vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between carbonated water and fudge

  • Fudge is higher than carbonated water in copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B2.
  • Fudge's daily need coverage for copper is 36% higher.
  • Carbonated water has a lower glycemic index (0) than fudge (49).

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, club soda 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 1.5% 0.18% 0.38% 2% 2.7% 0% 2.7% 0.13% 0%
Fudge
9
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 less SodiumSodium -53.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +880%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6600%
Contains more IronIron +17600%
Contains more CopperCopper +5383.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1010%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Fudge
11
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Fudge
4
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 WaterWater +918.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +850%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carbonated water Fudge DV% diff.
Copper 0.006mg 0.329mg 36%
Saturated fat 0g 6.448g 29%
Carbs 0g 76.44g 25%
Iron 0.01mg 1.77mg 22%
Calories 0kcal 411kcal 21%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.422mg 18%
Fats 0g 10.41g 16%
Phosphorus 0mg 71mg 10%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.11mg 9%
Magnesium 1mg 36mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.085mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.943g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 44µg 5%
Protein 0g 2.39g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Selenium 0µg 2.5µg 5%
Potassium 2mg 134mg 4%
Calcium 5mg 49mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.14mg 3%
Choline 0mg 10mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.373g 2%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.176mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Sodium 21mg 45mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 73.12g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.165g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is cheaper (difference - $2.9)

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. Carbonated water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174842/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.