Fudge vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fudge and ricotta?
- Fudge is richer in copper, manganese, and iron, yet ricotta is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Fudge's daily need coverage for copper is 34% higher.
- Fudge has 70 times more manganese than ricotta. Fudge has 0.422mg of manganese, while ricotta has 0.006mg.
- Fudge contains less saturated fat.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index than fudge.
We used Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +227.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +365.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1466.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6933.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +322.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +480% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +258.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +277.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2414.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +371.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +630.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.385g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.021mg | 34% |
| Carbs | 76.44g | 3.04g | 24% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 14.5µg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.006mg | 18% |
| Protein | 2.39g | 11.26g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.38mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 207mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 51mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 158mg | 12% |
| Calories | 411kcal | 174kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.34µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 6.448g | 8.295g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.195mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 44µg | 120µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Fats | 10.41g | 12.98g | 4% |
| Folate | 4µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.943g | 3.627g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.012mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Choline | 10mg | 17.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.213mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.74g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 73.12g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.176mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.165g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.373g | 0.385g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fudge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.847g)
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.