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Fudge vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fudge and broccoli

  • Fudge is richer in copper, iron, and manganese, while broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
  • Broccoli covers your daily vitamin C needs 99% more than fudge.
  • Fudge has 165 times more saturated fat than broccoli. Fudge has 6.448g of saturated fat, while broccoli has 0.039g.
  • Fudge has a higher glycemic index (49) than broccoli (32).

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

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +142.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +571.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.7%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~66mg
~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.
Fudge
2
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%
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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +263.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +309.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1358.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7157.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1475%
Contains more CholineCholine +87%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +2713.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1051.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more WaterWater +810.3%
~equal in Other ~0.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26654.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +881.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fudge Broccoli
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg 99%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 101.6µg 84%
Copper 0.329mg 0.049mg 31%
Saturated fat 6.448g 0.039g 29%
Carbs 76.44g 6.64g 23%
Calories 411kcal 34kcal 19%
Folate 4µg 63µg 15%
Fats 10.41g 0.37g 15%
Iron 1.77mg 0.73mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.175mg 13%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.21mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.573mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 0.011g 7%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.41mg 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 134mg 316mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.071mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 1.7g 2.6g 4%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.78mg 4%
Magnesium 36mg 21mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.639mg 3%
Choline 10mg 18.7mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.038g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.117mg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Phosphorus 71mg 66mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Protein 2.39g 2.82g 1%
Vitamin A 44µg 31µg 1%
Sodium 45mg 33mg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 4.04g N/A
Calcium 49mg 47mg 0%
Sugar 73.12g 1.7g N/A
Selenium 2.5µg 2.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Broccoli
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
6%
Fudge
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.