Fudge vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fudge and spread
- Fudge has more copper, manganese, and iron, while spread has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and choline.
- Spread covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 43% more than fudge.
- Fudge contains 16 times more manganese than spread. While fudge contains 0.422mg of manganese, spread contains only 0.026mg.
- The amount of sodium in fudge is lower.
- Spread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spread is 0, while the glycemic index of fudge is 49.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.
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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 | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +308.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1523.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +288% |
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 AVitamin A | +69.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +561.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +883% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +523% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +540.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +514.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +192.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +157.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +587.7% |
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Saturated fat
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 1.12µg | 43% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 1013mg | 42% |
| Carbs | 76.44g | 11.94g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.13mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.026mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.373g | 2.565g | 15% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 9.7µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.172mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.943g | 7.584g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.79mg | 12% |
| Fats | 10.41g | 17.34g | 11% |
| Protein | 2.39g | 7.66g | 11% |
| Choline | 10mg | 62.3mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.176mg | 1.73mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1.74mg | 10% |
| Calories | 411kcal | 235kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.012mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 38mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.43mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.134mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 44µg | 26µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 6.448g | 5.977g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 110mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.02mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.74g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 73.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.165g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 968mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals