Fudge vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fudge and ground beef
- Fudge has more copper and manganese; however, ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline.
- Ground beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 100% more than fudge.
- Ground beef contains 47 times less manganese than fudge. Fudge contains 0.422mg of manganese, while ground beef contains 0.009mg.
- Fudge has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of fudge is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +111.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +316.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4588.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +426.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +664% |
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 | +1366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +265.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2491.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +107.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +632% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +898.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +495% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.6% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +148.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.073g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.408g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 2.49µg | 100% |
| Protein | 2.39g | 23.87g | 43% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 5.84mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 19.1µg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.079mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 76.44g | 0g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 88mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.176mg | 4.026mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.012mg | 0.311mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.009mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 166mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.943g | 7.322g | 11% |
| Choline | 10mg | 73.2mg | 11% |
| Calories | 411kcal | 241kcal | 9% |
| Fats | 10.41g | 15.37g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.512mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.171mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 2.27mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 44µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 241mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 6.448g | 6.073g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.74g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 73.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.165g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.373g | 0.408g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.375g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
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.