Fudge vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fudge and cottage cheese
- Fudge has more copper, iron, manganese, and fiber; however, cottage cheese is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Fudge's daily need coverage for copper is 33% more.
- Cottage cheese contains less saturated fat.
- Fudge has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fudge is 49, while the glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2428.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1034.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +177.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +288% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +297.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +377.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +84% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.39 g
Fats:
10.41 g
Carbs:
76.44 g
Water:
9.81 g
Other:
0.95 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2161.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +365.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +713.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.373 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +278.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +203.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.029mg | 33% |
| Carbs | 76.44g | 3.38g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 6.448g | 1.718g | 22% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.07mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.002mg | 18% |
| Protein | 2.39g | 11.12g | 17% |
| Calories | 411kcal | 98kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.43µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 364mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 159mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 9.7µg | 13% |
| Fats | 10.41g | 4.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.557mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.163mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.943g | 0.778g | 5% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.012mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10mg | 18.4mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.373g | 0.123g | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 44µg | 37µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.74g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 73.12g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.176mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.165g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese 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.