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Fudge vs. Water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fudge and water

  • Fudge has more copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and fiber than water.
  • Fudge's daily need coverage for copper is 35% more.
  • Fudge has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fudge is 49, while the glycemic index of water is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Beverages, water, tap, well.

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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
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +1956.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +11000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%

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
11
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Water
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
4
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +850%
Contains more WaterWater +918.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Water DV% diff.
Copper 0.329mg 0.016mg 35%
Saturated fat 6.448g 29%
Carbs 76.44g 0g 25%
Iron 1.77mg 0mg 22%
Calories 411kcal 0kcal 21%
Manganese 0.422mg 0mg 18%
Fats 10.41g 0g 16%
Phosphorus 71mg 0mg 10%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.01mg 10%
Magnesium 36mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 7%
Calcium 49mg 3mg 5%
Vitamin A 44µg 5%
Protein 2.39g 0g 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Potassium 134mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 3%
Choline 10mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 2%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Sodium 45mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 0g N/A
Sugar 73.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.165g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Water
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
1%
Water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.