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Fudge vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fudge and sardine different?

  • Fudge is richer in copper, while sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 369% more than fudge.
  • Fudge contains 4 times more saturated fat than sardine. Fudge contains 6.448g of saturated fat, while sardine contains 1.528g.
  • Fudge has a higher glycemic index (49) than sardine (0).

Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types were 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.
Fudge
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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +290.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +679.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.3%
Contains more IronIron +65%
Contains more ZincZinc +18%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +590.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2008%
~equal in Magnesium ~39mg

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
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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% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Sardine
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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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2880.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +358.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9833.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +85.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +650%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +930.1%
Contains more WaterWater +507.6%
Contains more OtherOther +354.7%
~equal in Fats ~11.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
0
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1280.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 8.94µg 369%
Selenium 2.5µg 52.7µg 91%
Phosphorus 71mg 490mg 60%
Protein 2.39g 24.62g 44%
Cholesterol 14mg 142mg 43%
Calcium 49mg 382mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 5.245mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 5.148g 32%
Carbs 76.44g 0g 25%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Saturated fat 6.448g 1.528g 22%
Copper 0.329mg 0.186mg 16%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.108mg 14%
Iron 1.77mg 2.92mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.167mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 2.04mg 12%
Choline 10mg 75mg 12%
Sodium 45mg 307mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.227mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.642mg 10%
Calories 411kcal 208kcal 10%
Potassium 134mg 397mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.08mg 5%
Folate 4µg 10µg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 3.869g 2%
Fats 10.41g 11.45g 2%
Zinc 1.11mg 1.31mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.6µg 1%
Magnesium 36mg 39mg 1%
Vitamin A 44µg 32µg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 0g N/A
Sugar 73.12g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.165g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 128mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fudge
Fudge is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.