Chocolate cake vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chocolate cake and fudge
- Chocolate cake is higher in choline, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate; however, fudge is richer in copper and manganese.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for choline is 22% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 7 times more sodium than fudge. While chocolate cake has 315mg of sodium, fudge has only 45mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 | +22.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +376% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +442.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +546% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +241.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +77.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +575% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1184% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
2.39 g
Fats:
10.41 g
Carbs:
76.44 g
Water:
9.81 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +148.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
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 | -15.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +640.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 128.4mg | 10mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 2.5µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.373g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 14mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.329mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 45mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.085mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.026mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 76.44g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 2.943g | 8% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 10.41g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.422mg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 2.39g | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 4µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.176mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 44µg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 6.448g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.09µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 8mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 371kcal | 411kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.77mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 60mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 74.74g | N/A |
| Potassium | 140mg | 134mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 73.12g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.165g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
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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
19%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake 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.