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Chinese cuisine vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chinese cuisine and fudge

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and folate, while fudge has more copper and manganese.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily need for vitamin K, 42% more than fudge.
  • The amount of sodium in fudge is lower.
  • Fudge has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fudge is 49, while the glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Fudge
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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 PotassiumPotassium +52.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.7%
Contains more IronIron +59.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +571.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +187.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~71mg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Fudge
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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 AVitamin A +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3564.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1025%
Contains more CholineCholine +245%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Fudge
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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 +196.2%
Contains more WaterWater +703.5%
Contains more OtherOther +58.9%
Contains more FatsFats +96.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +948.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Fudge
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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 -84.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +471%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +141.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Fudge DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 1.4µg 42%
Copper 0.049mg 0.329mg 31%
Saturated fat 0.978g 6.448g 25%
Carbs 7.29g 76.44g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.09µg 16%
Sodium 409mg 45mg 16%
Calories 105kcal 411kcal 15%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.373g 12%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.422mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.012mg 11%
Folate 45µg 4µg 10%
Protein 7.08g 2.39g 9%
Iron 1.11mg 1.77mg 8%
Fats 5.3g 10.41g 8%
Selenium 6.7µg 2.5µg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.176mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.14mg 6%
Magnesium 15mg 36mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 2.943g 4%
Choline 34.5mg 10mg 4%
Zinc 1.5mg 1.11mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.18mg 4%
Calcium 22mg 49mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin A 63µg 44µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.085mg 2%
Potassium 204mg 134mg 2%
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Phosphorus 76mg 71mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.026mg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 74.74g N/A
Cholesterol 14mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g 73.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0.165g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
33%
Chinese cuisine
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (14 mg)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.

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