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Fudge vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fudge and Limburger

  • Fudge has more copper; however, Limburger has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Limburger is 51% higher.
  • Limburger has 16 times less copper than fudge. Fudge has 0.329mg of copper, while Limburger has 0.021mg.
  • Fudge is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fudge has a higher glycemic index than Limburger.

Food types used in this article are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Cheese, limburger.

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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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +1261.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1466.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1010.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +914.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +453.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +480%
~equal in Potassium ~128mg

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%
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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +491.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +740.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1055.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +64.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1350%
Contains more CholineCholine +54%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15500%
Contains more ProteinProtein +738.9%
Contains more FatsFats +161.8%
Contains more WaterWater +393.6%
Contains more OtherOther +298.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +192.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.448g 16.746g 47%
Phosphorus 71mg 393mg 46%
Calcium 49mg 497mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 1.04µg 40%
Protein 2.39g 20.05g 35%
Copper 0.329mg 0.021mg 34%
Vitamin A 44µg 340µg 33%
Sodium 45mg 800mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.503mg 32%
Fats 10.41g 27.25g 26%
Carbs 76.44g 0.49g 25%
Cholesterol 14mg 90mg 25%
Selenium 2.5µg 14.5µg 22%
Iron 1.77mg 0.13mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 1.177mg 21%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.038mg 17%
Folate 4µg 58µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 8.606g 14%
Zinc 1.11mg 2.1mg 9%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.086mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.08mg 5%
Calories 411kcal 327kcal 4%
Magnesium 36mg 21mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.495g 1%
Choline 10mg 15.4mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.3µg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 0.49g N/A
Potassium 134mg 128mg 0%
Sugar 73.12g 0.49g N/A
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.23mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.158mg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.298g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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.

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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.