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Fudge vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fudge and Barbecue sauce

  • Fudge is richer than Barbecue sauce in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Barbecue sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 43% more than Fudge.
  • Fudge has 143 times more Saturated Fat than Barbecue sauce. Fudge has 6.448g of Saturated Fat, while Barbecue sauce has 0.045g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Sauce, barbecue.

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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 Calcium +48.5%
Contains more Iron +176.6%
Contains more Magnesium +176.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +552.9%
Contains more Copper +356.9%
Contains more Manganese +234.9%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +73.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Calcium +48.5%
Contains more Iron +176.6%
Contains more Magnesium +176.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +552.9%
Contains more Copper +356.9%
Contains more Manganese +234.9%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +73.1%

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.
Fudge
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +191.5%
Contains more Fats +1552.4%
Contains more Carbs +87.5%
Contains more Water +457.7%
Contains more Other +223.2%
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Protein +191.5%
Contains more Fats +1552.4%
Contains more Carbs +87.5%
Contains more Water +457.7%
Contains more Other +223.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3489%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3489%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 39.87g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 0.82g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 0.63g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 40.77g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 172kcal Fudge
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 73.12g 33.24g Barbecue sauce
Fiber 1.7g 0.9g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 33mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0.64mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 13mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 20mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 232mg Barbecue sauce
Sodium 45mg 1027mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.17mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.072mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.126mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 1.3µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 11µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.8mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.023mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.056mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.597mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.164mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.075mg Barbecue sauce
Folate 4µg 2µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.8µg Barbecue sauce
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Barbecue sauce
Trans Fat 0.165g 0g Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 6.448g 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.082g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.101g Fudge
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Barbecue sauce
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
6%
Fudge
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 982mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.