Fudge vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fudge and English muffins different?
- Fudge is higher in copper and iron; however, English muffins are richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for fudge is 31% higher.
- Fudge contains 3 times more copper than English muffins. While fudge contains 0.329mg of copper, English muffins contain only 0.129mg.
- English muffins have less saturated fat.
- Fudge has a lower glycemic index (49) than English muffins (77).
Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +71.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +98.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +155% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +58.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.3% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +596.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +789.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +218.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +258.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +825% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 6.448g | 0.259g | 28% |
Copper | 0.329mg | 0.129mg | 22% |
Sodium | 45mg | 464mg | 18% |
Fats | 10.41g | 1.8g | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.181mg | 13% |
Protein | 2.39g | 7.7g | 11% |
Iron | 1.77mg | 0.89mg | 11% |
Carbs | 76.44g | 46g | 10% |
Calories | 411kcal | 235kcal | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.176mg | 1.566mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 71mg | 133mg | 9% |
Folate | 4µg | 37µg | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.943g | 0.302g | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.446mg | 6% |
Selenium | 2.5µg | 5% | |
Vitamin A | 44µg | 0µg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.154mg | 5% |
Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 36mg | 21mg | 4% |
Fiber | 1.7g | 2.7g | 4% |
Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.357mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.373g | 0.888g | 3% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
Choline | 10mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.012mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
Caffeine | 8mg | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 74.74g | 43.3g | N/A |
Calcium | 49mg | 52mg | 0% |
Potassium | 134mg | 131mg | 0% |
Sugar | 73.12g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.165g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats | +478.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +222.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +329.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +152.6% |
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +874.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +138.1% |