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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
6
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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more IronIron +420.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +996.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5928.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
3
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% 9.5% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Custard
10
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 0.33% 11% 1.2% 36% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +399.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +477.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +18%

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
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 FatsFats +160.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +334.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.9%
Contains more WaterWater +648.7%
~equal in Other ~0.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
2
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +161.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 411kcal 122kcal Fudge
Protein 2.39g 3.99g Custard
Fats 10.41g 4g Fudge
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Custard
Net carbs 74.74g 17.6g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 17.6g Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 51mg Fudge
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Magnesium 36mg 16mg Fudge
Calcium 49mg 139mg Custard
Potassium 134mg 207mg Custard
Iron 1.77mg 0.34mg Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 4.82g Custard
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.03mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.51mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 130mg Custard
Sodium 45mg 84mg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A 44µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.06mg Fudge
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Manganese 0.422mg 0.007mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 6µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.2µg Fudge
Folate 4µg 9µg Custard
Trans Fat 0.165g Custard
Choline 10mg 11.8mg Custard
Saturated Fat 6.448g 2.032g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 1.127g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.312g 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
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
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.