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Fudge vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fudge and Potato chips

  • Potato chips is higher than Fudge in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 60% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 +104.2%
Contains more Magnesium +86.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.4%
Contains more Potassium +851.5%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Selenium +224%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
Equal in Copper - 0.306
Equal in Manganese - 0.44
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +104.2%
Contains more Magnesium +86.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.4%
Contains more Potassium +851.5%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Selenium +224%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
Equal in Copper - 0.306
Equal in Manganese - 0.44

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4961.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +542.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2074.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5400%
Contains more Folate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin K +1478.6%
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4961.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +542.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2074.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5400%
Contains more Folate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin K +1478.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +44.5%
Contains more Water +416.3%
Contains more Protein +192.9%
Contains more Fats +232.4%
Contains more Other +278.9%
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Carbs +44.5%
Contains more Water +416.3%
Contains more Protein +192.9%
Contains more Fats +232.4%
Contains more Other +278.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3162.7%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3162.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 48.1g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 7g Potato chips
Fats 10.41g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 76.44g 52.9g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 73.12g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 1.7g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 49mg 24mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 1.63mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 71mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 134mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 45mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.11mg 1.09mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.306mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 2.5µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 4µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.165g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 6.448g 10.96g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.512g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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