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Fudge vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fudge and Potato salad

  • Fudge has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Zinc, however, Potato salad has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fudge is 25% higher.
  • Potato salad has 4 times less Manganese than Fudge. Fudge has 0.422mg of Manganese, while Potato salad has 0.101mg.
  • Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 +157.9%
Contains more Iron +172.3%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +258.1%
Contains more Copper +178.8%
Contains more Manganese +317.8%
Contains more Potassium +89.6%
Contains more Selenium +64%
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% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +157.9%
Contains more Iron +172.3%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +258.1%
Contains more Copper +178.8%
Contains more Manganese +317.8%
Contains more Potassium +89.6%
Contains more Selenium +64%

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 B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1075%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin A - 157
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1075%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin A - 157

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +27%
Contains more Carbs +584.3%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +674.7%
Contains more Other +105.3%
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% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +27%
Contains more Carbs +584.3%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +674.7%
Contains more Other +105.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.9%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.9%

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 9.87g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 10.41g 8.2g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 11.17g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 143kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g Potato salad
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 19mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0.65mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 15mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 52mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 45mg 529mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.31mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.118mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.101mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 159IU 157IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 32µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.06mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 4µg 7µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg Fudge
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 14mg 68mg Fudge
Trans Fat 0.165g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 6.448g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 2.48g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 484mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.