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Fudge vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fudge and Mashed potato different?

  • Fudge is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Mashed potato is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Fudge is 33% higher.
  • Fudge contains 11 times more Saturated Fat than Mashed potato. While Fudge contains 6.448g of Saturated Fat, Mashed potato contains only 0.577g.

Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Fast foods, potato, mashed are the varieties 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 +471%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Zinc +404.5%
Contains more Copper +840%
Contains more Manganese +330.6%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +113.4%
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% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +172.2%
Contains more Iron +471%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Zinc +404.5%
Contains more Copper +840%
Contains more Manganese +330.6%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +113.4%

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 B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +321.4%
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +321.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.8%
Contains more Fats +269.1%
Contains more Carbs +421.8%
Contains more Water +711.6%
Contains more Other +32.6%
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% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +44.8%
Contains more Fats +269.1%
Contains more Carbs +421.8%
Contains more Water +711.6%
Contains more Other +32.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259.8%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 13.35g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 1.65g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 2.82g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 14.65g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 89kcal Fudge
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 73.12g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 18mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0.31mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 15mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 59mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 45mg 306mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.22mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.035mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.098mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 0.8µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 43µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.015mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.015mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 4µg 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.07µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.165g 0.105g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 6.448g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.72g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.871g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.