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Fudge vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fudge and Crouton

  • Fudge has more Copper, however, Crouton is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 64% more.
  • Fudge contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Crouton. Fudge contains 6.448g of Saturated Fat, while Crouton contains 1.51g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Croutons, plain.

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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 Magnesium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +24.7%
Contains more Copper +101.8%
Contains more Calcium +55.1%
Contains more Iron +130.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +62%
Contains more Manganese +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Equal in Potassium - 124
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Magnesium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +24.7%
Contains more Copper +101.8%
Contains more Calcium +55.1%
Contains more Iron +130.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +62%
Contains more Manganese +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Equal in Potassium - 124

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
5
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2990.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +3200%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2990.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +3200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
3
:
Contains more Fats +57.7%
Contains more Water +78.4%
Contains more Protein +397.9%
Contains more Other +163.2%
Equal in Carbs - 73.5
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +57.7%
Contains more Water +78.4%
Contains more Protein +397.9%
Contains more Other +163.2%
Equal in Carbs - 73.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
0
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.059
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.059

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 68.4g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 10.41g 6.6g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 73.5g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 407kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g Crouton
Fiber 1.7g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 49mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 1.77mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 36mg 31mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 115mg Crouton
Potassium 134mg 124mg Fudge
Sodium 45mg 698mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.89mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.163mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 2.5µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.026mg Crouton
Folate 4µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg Fudge
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.165g Crouton
Saturated Fat 6.448g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 3.059g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 1.273g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.938g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.