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Fudge vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fudge and Custard

  • Fudge is richer in Copper, Manganese, and Iron, while Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Fudge covers your daily Copper needs 33% more than Custard.
  • Fudge has 60 times more Manganese than Custard. Fudge has 0.422mg of Manganese, while Custard has 0.007mg.
  • Custard is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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
Fudge
6
:
4
Custard
Custard
Contains more Iron +420.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains less Sodium -46.4%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Contains more Copper +996.7%
Contains more Manganese +5928.6%
Contains more Calcium +183.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.1%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Fudge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Custard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +420.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains less Sodium -46.4%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Contains more Copper +996.7%
Contains more Manganese +5928.6%
Contains more Calcium +183.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.1%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +140%

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
Fudge
3
:
9
Custard
Custard
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +399.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +477.8%
Fudge
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%
Custard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +399.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +477.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
2
:
3
Custard
Custard
Contains more Fats +160.3%
Contains more Carbs +334.3%
Contains more Protein +66.9%
Contains more Water +648.7%
Equal in Other - 0.96
Fudge
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Custard
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Fats +160.3%
Contains more Carbs +334.3%
Contains more Protein +66.9%
Contains more Water +648.7%
Equal in Other - 0.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
2
:
1
Custard
Custard
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Fudge
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Custard
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Custard Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 17.6g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 3.99g Custard
Fats 10.41g 4g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 17.6g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 122kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 4.82g Custard
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 139mg Custard
Iron 1.77mg 0.34mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 16mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 130mg Custard
Potassium 134mg 207mg Custard
Sodium 45mg 84mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.51mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.03mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.007mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 159IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.06mg Fudge
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.132mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.064mg Custard
Folate 4µg 9µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.2µg Fudge
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 14mg 51mg Fudge
Trans Fat 0.165g Custard
Saturated Fat 6.448g 2.032g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 1.127g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.312g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Custard
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
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.416g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard 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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.