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Nachos vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nachos and Fudge different?

  • Nachos are richer in Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Selenium, while Fudge is higher in Copper, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Fudge covers your daily need of Copper 29% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos contain 23 times more Vitamin E than Fudge. Nachos contain 4.08mg of Vitamin E , while Fudge contains 0.18mg.
  • Fudge is lower in Sodium.

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe types were used 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.
Nachos
5
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5
Fudge
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.9%
Contains more Potassium +170.1%
Contains more Selenium +244%
Contains more Iron +136%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Contains more Zinc +29.1%
Contains more Copper +414.1%
Contains more Manganese +125.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.9%
Contains more Potassium +170.1%
Contains more Selenium +244%
Contains more Iron +136%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Contains more Zinc +29.1%
Contains more Copper +414.1%
Contains more Manganese +125.7%

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.
Nachos
9
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2
Fudge
Contains more Vitamin E +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1691.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1278.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
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 E +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1691.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1278.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
4
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1
Fudge
Contains more Protein +80.8%
Contains more Fats +106.5%
Contains more Water +281.2%
Contains more Other +96.8%
Contains more Carbs +119%
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 Protein +80.8%
Contains more Fats +106.5%
Contains more Water +281.2%
Contains more Other +96.8%
Contains more Carbs +119%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
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0
Fudge
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +376.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1251.2%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +376.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1251.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 74.74g Fudge
Protein 4.32g 2.39g Nachos
Fats 21.5g 10.41g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 76.44g Fudge
Calories 343kcal 411kcal Fudge
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 73.12g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1.7g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 49mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 1.77mg Fudge
Magnesium 42mg 36mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 71mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 134mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 45mg Fudge
Zinc 0.86mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.064mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.187mg 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 8.6µg 2.5µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.18mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.026mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.085mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.176mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.14mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.012mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 4µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 19.3µg 1.4µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 14mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.165g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 6.448g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 2.943g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.373g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
25%
Nachos
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.275g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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.

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.