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Fudge vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fudge and Cornmeal

  • Fudge has more Copper, and Manganese, however, Cornmeal is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for Folate is 51% more.
  • Fudge contains 29 times more Saturated Fat than Cornmeal. Fudge contains 6.448g of Saturated Fat, while Cornmeal contains 0.22g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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
5
:
Contains more Calcium +1533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Copper +332.9%
Contains more Manganese +142.5%
Contains more Iron +146.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Selenium +320%
Equal in Potassium - 142
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 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +1533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Copper +332.9%
Contains more Manganese +142.5%
Contains more Iron +146.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Selenium +320%
Equal in Potassium - 142

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
3
:
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2019.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2722.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1416.7%
Contains more Folate +5125%
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 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2019.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2722.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1416.7%
Contains more Folate +5125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
2
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Contains more Fats +494.9%
Contains more Other +86.3%
Contains more Protein +197.5%
Contains more Water +14%
Equal in Carbs - 79.45
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Fats +494.9%
Contains more Other +86.3%
Contains more Protein +197.5%
Contains more Water +14%
Equal in Carbs - 79.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +654.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +654.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 2.39g 7.11g Cornmeal
Fats 10.41g 1.75g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 411kcal 370kcal Fudge
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 73.12g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 1.7g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 49mg 3mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 36mg 32mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 99mg Cornmeal
Potassium 134mg 142mg Cornmeal
Sodium 45mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 1.11mg 0.66mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.076mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.174mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 159IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 11µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.12mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.24mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 4µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Fudge
Tryptophan 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Cornmeal
Trans Fat 0.165g 0g Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 6.448g 0.22g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.39g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.828g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Cornmeal
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
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.228g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal 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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/nutrients
  2. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.