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Corned beef vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Corned beef and Fudge?

  • Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Choline, yet Fudge is higher in Copper, and Manganese.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 64% more.
  • Corned beef has 22 times more Sodium than Fudge. While Corned beef has 973mg of Sodium, Fudge has only 45mg.

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe types 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +76.1%
Contains more Zinc +312.6%
Contains more Selenium +1212%
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +113.6%
Contains more Manganese +1818.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.77
Equal in Potassium - 134
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.1%
Contains more Zinc +312.6%
Contains more Selenium +1212%
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +113.6%
Contains more Manganese +1818.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.77
Equal in Potassium - 134

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1816.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1711.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.026
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1816.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1711.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.026
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +660.3%
Contains more Fats +82.3%
Contains more Water +509.5%
Contains more Other +172.6%
Contains more Carbs +16163.8%
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +660.3%
Contains more Fats +82.3%
Contains more Water +509.5%
Contains more Other +172.6%
Contains more Carbs +16163.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.448
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.448

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 74.74g Fudge
Protein 18.17g 2.39g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 10.41g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 76.44g Fudge
Calories 251kcal 411kcal Fudge
Sugar 0g 73.12g Corned beef
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fudge
Calcium 8mg 49mg Fudge
Iron 1.86mg 1.77mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 125mg 71mg Corned beef
Potassium 145mg 134mg Corned beef
Sodium 973mg 45mg Fudge
Zinc 4.58mg 1.11mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.022mg 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 32.8µg 2.5µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 0IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.026mg
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.085mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.176mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.14mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.012mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg 4µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.09µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.4µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 14mg Fudge
Trans Fat 0.165g Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 6.448g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 2.943g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.373g Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 928mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.