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Chocolate ice cream vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate ice cream and Fudge

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Fudge is higher in Copper, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Fudge covers your daily Copper needs 22% more than Chocolate ice cream.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Fudge. Chocolate ice cream has 0.554mg of Vitamin B5, while Fudge has 0.14mg.
  • Fudge is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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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 CalciumCalcium +122.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.1%
Contains more IronIron +90.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201.4%
~equal in Selenium ~2.5µg

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 2.3% 25% 6% 6% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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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% 9.5% 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 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +222.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +125%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
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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 +59%
Contains more WaterWater +467.8%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.1%
~equal in Fats ~10.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
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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
~equal in Saturated Fat ~6.448g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.943g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.373g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Fudge Opinion
Calories 216kcal 411kcal Fudge
Protein 3.8g 2.39g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 10.41g Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 27g 74.74g Fudge
Carbs 28.2g 76.44g Fudge
Cholesterol 34mg 14mg Fudge
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 36mg Fudge
Calcium 109mg 49mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 134mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 1.77mg Fudge
Sugar 25.36g 73.12g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Fudge
Copper 0.135mg 0.329mg Fudge
Zinc 0.58mg 1.11mg Fudge
Phosphorus 107mg 71mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 45mg Fudge
Vitamin A 416IU 159IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 118µg 44µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.18mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 2.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.026mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.085mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.176mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.012mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.09µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.4µg Fudge
Folate 16µg 4µg Chocolate ice cream
Trans Fat 0.165g Chocolate ice cream
Choline 22.5mg 10mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 6.448g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 2.943g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.373g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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.

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 ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.