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Chunky bar vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chunky bar and fudge different?

  • Chunky bar is higher in calcium; however, fudge is richer in iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chunky bar is 30% higher.
  • Chunky bar contains 2 times more calcium than fudge. While chunky bar contains 100mg of calcium, fudge contains only 49mg.
  • Fudge has less saturated fat.

Candies, NESTLE, CHUNKY Bar and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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% 30% 0% 34% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +104.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.6%
Contains more IronIron +96.7%

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.
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
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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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 28% 60% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 27.5 g
Carbs: 60 g
Water: 2.9 g
Other: 2.1 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 +213.8%
Contains more FatsFats +164.2%
Contains more OtherOther +121.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.4%
Contains more WaterWater +238.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -48.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chunky bar Fudge DV% diff.
Copper 0.329mg 37%
Saturated fat 12.5g 6.448g 28%
Fats 27.5g 10.41g 26%
Manganese 0.422mg 18%
Iron 0.9mg 1.77mg 11%
Phosphorus 71mg 10%
Zinc 1.11mg 10%
Protein 7.5g 2.39g 10%
Magnesium 36mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 7%
Vitamin A 44µg 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Calcium 100mg 49mg 5%
Carbs 60g 76.44g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 4%
Potassium 134mg 4%
Calories 475kcal 411kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 3%
Fiber 2.5g 1.7g 3%
Choline 10mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 2%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Cholesterol 10mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 57.5g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 52.5g 73.12g N/A
Sodium 38mg 45mg 0%
Trans fat 0.16g 0.165g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chunky bar 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%
Chunky bar
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Chunky bar
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.052g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Chunky bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167586/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.