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Puff pastry vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Puff pastry and Fudge

  • Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin K, and Iron, however, Fudge is richer in Copper, and Zinc.
  • Puff pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 40% higher.
  • Puff pastry has 22 times more Vitamin B3 than Fudge. While Puff pastry has 3.8mg of Vitamin B3, Fudge has only 0.176mg.
  • Fudge has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 Iron +46.9%
Contains more Manganese +17.3%
Contains more Selenium +880%
Contains more Calcium +390%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Iron +46.9%
Contains more Manganese +17.3%
Contains more Selenium +880%
Contains more Calcium +390%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +186.1%

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 E +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2059.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Folate +1275%
Contains more Vitamin K +1064.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +15800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
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 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2059.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Folate +1275%
Contains more Vitamin K +1064.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +15800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +209.6%
Contains more Fats +269.8%
Contains more Carbs +67.3%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Equal in Other - 0.95
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 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 +209.6%
Contains more Fats +269.8%
Contains more Carbs +67.3%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Equal in Other - 0.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5859.2%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5859.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Puff pastry 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 Puff pastry Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 74.74g Fudge
Protein 7.4g 2.39g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 10.41g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 76.44g Fudge
Calories 558kcal 411kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g 73.12g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g Fudge
Calcium 10mg 49mg Fudge
Iron 2.6mg 1.77mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 60mg 71mg Fudge
Potassium 62mg 134mg Fudge
Sodium 253mg 45mg Fudge
Zinc 0.54mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.115mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.495mg 0.422mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 2.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.18mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.026mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.085mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.176mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.012mg Puff pastry
Folate 55µg 4µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 16.3µg 1.4µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Puff pastry
Trans Fat 0.165g Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 6.448g Puff pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 2.943g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 0.373g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry 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
26%
Puff pastry
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.946g)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.