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Chocolate brownie vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate brownie and Fudge

  • Fudge contains less Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B6 than Chocolate brownie.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Chocolate brownie is 20% higher.
  • Fudge has 8 times less Vitamin B6 than Chocolate brownie. Chocolate brownie has 0.094mg of Vitamin B6, while Fudge has 0.012mg.
  • Fudge is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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 Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Manganese +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +360%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.77
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Manganese +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +360%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.77

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.
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Fudge
Contains more Vitamin A +420.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +442.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +458%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +683.3%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 6% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +420.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +442.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +458%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +683.3%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +159.4%
Contains more Fats +179.5%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +52.3%
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
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 Protein +159.4%
Contains more Fats +179.5%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +52.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2423.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2423.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 74.74g Fudge
Protein 6.2g 2.39g Chocolate brownie
Fats 29.1g 10.41g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 50.2g 76.44g Fudge
Calories 466kcal 411kcal Chocolate brownie
Sugar 73.12g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 1.7g Fudge
Calcium 57mg 49mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 1.84mg 1.77mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 53mg 36mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 132mg 71mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 176mg 134mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 343mg 45mg Fudge
Zinc 0.97mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.388mg 0.329mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.587mg 0.422mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg 2.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 827IU 159IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 44µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.026mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.085mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 0.176mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.14mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.012mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 29µg 4µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.09µg Chocolate brownie
Choline 10mg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg Fudge
Tryptophan 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 73mg 14mg Fudge
Trans Fat 0.165g Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 7.319g 6.448g Fudge
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 2.943g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 0.373g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Fudge
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.871g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.