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Fudge vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fudge and French fries different?

  • Fudge is richer in Copper, and Iron, while French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • French fries covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 28% more than Fudge.
  • Fudge contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than French fries. Fudge contains 6.448g of Saturated Fat, while French fries contain 2.336g.

Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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.
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Copper +165.3%
Contains more Manganese +70.9%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.1%
Contains more Potassium +332.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Copper +165.3%
Contains more Manganese +70.9%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.1%
Contains more Potassium +332.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 35

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +827.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1606.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3000%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
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% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +827.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1606.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3000%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +84.5%
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Water +293%
Contains more Other +94.7%
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Carbs +84.5%
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Water +293%
Contains more Other +94.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1347.2%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1347.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge French fries Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 37.64g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 3.43g French fries
Fats 10.41g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 76.44g 41.44g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 312kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 1.7g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 49mg 18mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0.81mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 35mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 134mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 45mg 210mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.5mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.124mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.247mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 0.9µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.039mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 4µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 11.2µg French fries
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.165g 0.06g French fries
Saturated Fat 6.448g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.82g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.