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Fudge vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fudge and onions

  • Fudge has more copper, iron, manganese, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, onions are richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
  • Fudge's daily need coverage for copper is 32% more.
  • Fudge contains 154 times more saturated fat than onions. Fudge contains 6.448g of saturated fat, while onions contain 0.042g.
  • Fudge has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fudge is 49, while the glycemic index of onions is 15.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Onions, raw.

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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
8
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%
Onion
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113%
Contains more IronIron +742.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +743.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +552.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
~equal in Potassium ~146mg

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
8
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%
Onion
4
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 25% 0% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
4
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Onion
1
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10310%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +718.4%
Contains more OtherOther +171.4%
Contains more WaterWater +808.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
2
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Onion
1
58% 18% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22538.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2094.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Onion DV% diff.
Copper 0.329mg 0.039mg 32%
Saturated fat 6.448g 0.042g 29%
Carbs 76.44g 9.34g 22%
Iron 1.77mg 0.21mg 20%
Calories 411kcal 40kcal 19%
Fats 10.41g 0.1g 16%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.129mg 13%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.17mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.4mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.12mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 0.013g 7%
Phosphorus 71mg 29mg 6%
Magnesium 36mg 10mg 6%
Vitamin A 44µg 0µg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.5µg 4%
Folate 4µg 19µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.027mg 4%
Protein 2.39g 1.1g 3%
Calcium 49mg 23mg 3%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.046mg 2%
Fructose 1.29g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.017g 2%
Sodium 45mg 4mg 2%
Choline 10mg 6.1mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 7.64g N/A
Potassium 134mg 146mg 0%
Sugar 73.12g 4.24g N/A
Fiber 1.7g 1.7g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.116mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.123mg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.021mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge 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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.