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Coffee vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coffee and fudge different?

  • Fudge has more copper, iron, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and fiber than coffee.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for fudge is 36% higher.
  • Coffee has less saturated fat.
  • Coffee has a lower glycemic index (0) than fudge (49).

Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Coffee
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Fudge
9
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 less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.5%
Contains more IronIron +17600%
Contains more CopperCopper +16350%
Contains more ZincZinc +5450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2266.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1734.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
1
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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Fudge
9
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 B5Vitamin B5 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +284.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.176mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Fudge
4
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 WaterWater +913.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1891.7%
Contains more FatsFats +51950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +102.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Fudge
2
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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19520%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Fudge DV% diff.
Copper 0.002mg 0.329mg 36%
Saturated fat 0.002g 6.448g 29%
Carbs 0g 76.44g 25%
Iron 0.01mg 1.77mg 22%
Calories 1kcal 411kcal 21%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.422mg 17%
Fats 0.02g 10.41g 16%
Phosphorus 3mg 71mg 10%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.11mg 10%
Caffeine 40mg 8mg 8%
Magnesium 3mg 36mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 2.943g 7%
Calcium 2mg 49mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 44µg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Selenium 0µg 2.5µg 5%
Protein 0.12g 2.39g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Potassium 49mg 134mg 3%
Sodium 2mg 45mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.373g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.14mg 2%
Choline 2.6mg 10mg 1%
Folate 2µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.085mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 73.12g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.176mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.165g N/A
Threonine 0.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee 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
3%
Coffee
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.