Fudge vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fudge and wafer?
- Wafer is richer than fudge in iron, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, manganese, folate, and phosphorus.
- Wafer's daily need coverage for iron is 28% more.
- Fudge has 2 times more saturated fat than wafer. While fudge has 6.448g of saturated fat, wafer has only 4.241g.
- The glycemic index of fudge is lower.
We used Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Cookies, chocolate wafers types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128% |
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 | +1366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +680.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +212.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1523.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +71.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1075% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +118% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +176.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.5% |
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Carbs
~72.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1013.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 4.01mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.373g | 4.153g | 25% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 580mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.176mg | 2.858mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.203mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.463mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.266mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.696mg | 12% |
| Folate | 4µg | 47µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 6.448g | 4.241g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 132mg | 9% |
| Protein | 2.39g | 6.6g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.4g | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5.7µg | 6% |
| Fats | 10.41g | 14.2g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.943g | 4.865g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 44µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.381mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 53mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.72mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.012mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 8mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Choline | 10mg | 14.3mg | 1% |
| Calories | 411kcal | 433kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 76.44g | 72.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.74g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 73.12g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.09µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.165g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wafer is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.207g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)