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Waffle vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between waffle and fudge?

  • Waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet fudge is higher in copper.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 79% more.
  • Waffle has 12 times more vitamin B3 than fudge. While waffle has 2.073mg of vitamin B3, fudge has only 0.176mg.
  • The amount of sodium in fudge is lower.
  • The glycemic index of fudge is lower.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe types 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.
Waffle
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 +420.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.7%
Contains more IronIron +30.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1748%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +430.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.2%

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.
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +911.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1077.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +177.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1050%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Fudge
1
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 +230.5%
Contains more FatsFats +35.4%
Contains more WaterWater +328.1%
Contains more OtherOther +226.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Fudge
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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 -55.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1719%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Fudge DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 2.5µg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.373g 43%
Copper 0.062mg 0.329mg 30%
Calcium 255mg 49mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.026mg 20%
Sodium 511mg 45mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.085mg 20%
Cholesterol 69mg 14mg 18%
Phosphorus 190mg 71mg 17%
Saturated fat 2.866g 6.448g 16%
Carbs 32.9g 76.44g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.176mg 12%
Protein 7.9g 2.39g 11%
Folate 46µg 4µg 11%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Iron 2.31mg 1.77mg 7%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.422mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.09µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.14mg 7%
Calories 291kcal 411kcal 6%
Fats 14.1g 10.41g 6%
Zinc 0.68mg 1.11mg 4%
Magnesium 19mg 36mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.012mg 3%
Choline 10mg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Vitamin A 65µg 44µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 2.943g 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Potassium 159mg 134mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 73.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.165g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Fudge
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Waffle
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.582g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.