Fudge vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fudge and hot chocolate
- Fudge has more copper, manganese, and iron; however, hot chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Fudge covers your daily copper needs 25% more than hot chocolate.
- Hot chocolate contains 32 times less manganese than fudge. Fudge contains 0.422mg of manganese, while hot chocolate contains 0.013mg.
- Hot chocolate has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.
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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 | +56.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +321.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +219.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3146.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +132.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +444.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +56% |
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:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +344.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +611.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +740.5% |
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Other
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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
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +334.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +344% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.103mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 6.448g | 1.431g | 23% |
| Carbs | 76.44g | 10.74g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.013mg | 18% |
| Calories | 411kcal | 77kcal | 17% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.42mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.49µg | 17% |
| Fats | 10.41g | 2.34g | 12% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 114mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.182mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.943g | 0.677g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.328mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.373g | 0.084g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.012mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.39g | 3.52g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 8mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 197mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Choline | 10mg | 15.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 44µg | 51µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.74g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 73.12g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 45mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 2.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.176mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.165g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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.