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Tortilla vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tortilla and fudge

  • Tortilla has more vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, folate, and phosphorus, while fudge has more copper and zinc.
  • Fudge covers your daily need for saturated fat, 31% more than tortilla.
  • Tortilla contains 25 times more folate than fudge. While tortilla contains 98µg of folate, fudge contains only 4µg.
  • The amount of sodium in fudge is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Fudge
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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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +115.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +564%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +222.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +246.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.5%

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.
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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Fudge
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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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +2350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.18mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Fudge
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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 ProteinProtein +204.6%
Contains more WaterWater +307.3%
Contains more OtherOther +96.8%
Contains more FatsFats +995.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Fudge
1
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1490.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.373g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Fudge DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.026mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.296g 6.448g 28%
Selenium 16.6µg 2.5µg 26%
Iron 3.81mg 1.77mg 26%
Copper 0.102mg 0.329mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.176mg 25%
Folate 98µg 4µg 24%
Sodium 482mg 45mg 19%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Fats 0.95g 10.41g 15%
Phosphorus 146mg 71mg 11%
Protein 7.28g 2.39g 10%
Calories 237kcal 411kcal 9%
Carbs 49.94g 76.44g 9%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.11mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 2.943g 7%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.422mg 7%
Vitamin A 44µg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.012mg 4%
Magnesium 19mg 36mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 4%
Fiber 2.4g 1.7g 3%
Choline 10mg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.085mg 2%
Calcium 70mg 49mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.14mg 1%
Potassium 105mg 134mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 73.12g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.18mg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.373g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Fudge
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Tortilla
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.152g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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.
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.