Ice cream vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ice cream and fudge
- Ice cream has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, and vitamin A; however, fudge is higher in copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium.
- Fudge covers your daily copper needs 34% more than ice cream.
- Fudge contains 4 times less vitamin B12 than ice cream. Ice cream contains 0.39µg of vitamin B12, while fudge contains 0.09µg.
- Fudge has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of ice cream is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 | +161.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1866.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1330.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +168.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +182.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +315% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +333.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +521.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +223.9% |
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Fats
~10.41g
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Other
~0.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.2% |
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Saturated fat
~6.448g
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Monounsaturated fat
~2.943g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.329mg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 1.77mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.422mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 76.44g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.09µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.085mg | 12% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 411kcal | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 14mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 44µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 49mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.11mg | 4% |
| Choline | 26mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.012mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 2.39g | 2% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 134mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 6.448g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.373g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Fats | 11g | 10.41g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 74.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 73.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.165g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 2.943g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
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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
18%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fudge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.342g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.