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Fudge vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fudge and Pudding different?

  • Fudge is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Zinc, however, Pudding is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Fudge is 24% higher.
  • Fudge contains 5 times more Iron than Pudding. While Fudge contains 1.77mg of Iron, Pudding contains only 0.34mg.
  • Pudding has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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.
Fudge
6
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Contains more Iron +420.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Copper +196.4%
Contains more Manganese +335.1%
Contains more Calcium +116.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains more Selenium +48%
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 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Contains more Iron +420.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Copper +196.4%
Contains more Manganese +335.1%
Contains more Calcium +116.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains more Selenium +48%

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
4
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Contains more Vitamin A +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +244.4%
Equal in Folate - 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 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +244.4%
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
3
:
Contains more Fats +230.5%
Contains more Carbs +289.2%
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Water +645.5%
Equal in Other - 0.92
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% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Fats +230.5%
Contains more Carbs +289.2%
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Water +645.5%
Equal in Other - 0.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +259.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +259.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Pudding Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 18.84g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 3.16g Pudding
Fats 10.41g 3.15g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 19.64g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 120kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 11.96g Pudding
Fiber 1.7g 0.8g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 106mg Pudding
Iron 1.77mg 0.34mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 20mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 87mg Pudding
Potassium 134mg 150mg Pudding
Sodium 45mg 98mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.48mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.111mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.097mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 3.7µg Pudding
Vitamin A 159IU 139IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 39µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.06mg Fudge
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Pudding
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.038mg Pudding
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.157mg Pudding
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.133mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.326mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.03mg Pudding
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.31µg Pudding
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.3µg Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 9mg Pudding
Trans Fat 0.165g Pudding
Saturated Fat 6.448g 1.81g Pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.819g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.18g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Pudding
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
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.16g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Pudding
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
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.
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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.