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Marinara sauce vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Marinara sauce and Fudge?

  • Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Potassium, yet Fudge is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Fudge's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 31% higher.
  • Marinara sauce has 22 times more Vitamin B3 than Fudge. Marinara sauce has 3.917mg of Vitamin B3, while Fudge has 0.176mg.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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 Potassium +138.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +81.5%
Contains more Iron +126.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Zinc +455%
Contains more Copper +306.2%
Contains more Manganese +208%
Contains more Selenium +127.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Potassium +138.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +81.5%
Contains more Iron +126.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Zinc +455%
Contains more Copper +306.2%
Contains more Manganese +208%
Contains more Selenium +127.3%

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.
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Fudge
Contains more Vitamin A +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1341.7%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +892.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.026
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1341.7%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +892.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.026

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +790.8%
Contains more Other +74.7%
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Contains more Fats +603.4%
Contains more Carbs +848.4%
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Water +790.8%
Contains more Other +74.7%
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Contains more Fats +603.4%
Contains more Carbs +848.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +680.6%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +680.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 74.74g Fudge
Protein 1.41g 2.39g Fudge
Fats 1.48g 10.41g Fudge
Carbs 8.06g 76.44g Fudge
Calories 51kcal 411kcal Fudge
Sugar 5.5g 73.12g Marinara sauce
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 49mg Fudge
Iron 0.78mg 1.77mg Fudge
Magnesium 18mg 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 34mg 71mg Fudge
Potassium 319mg 134mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 45mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.081mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.137mg 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 1.1µg 2.5µg Fudge
Vitamin A 650IU 159IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0.18mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.026mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.176mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.012mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 4µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 13.9µg 1.4µg Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 2mg 14mg Marinara sauce
Trans Fat 0.165g Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 0.17g 6.448g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.373g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Fudge
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Marinara sauce
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/nutrients
  2. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.