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Fudge vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fudge and Icing

  • Fudge is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Fudge covers your daily Copper needs 37% more than Icing.
  • Icing is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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.
Fudge
Fudge
10
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +1533.3%
Contains more Iron +1006.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3500%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.4%
Contains more Potassium +294.1%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Zinc +1485.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Fudge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1533.3%
Contains more Iron +1006.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3500%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.4%
Contains more Potassium +294.1%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Zinc +1485.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2400%

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.
Fudge
Fudge
5
:
5
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +828.6%
Fudge
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +828.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Other +17.3%
Contains more Fats +55.9%
Contains more Water +53.6%
Fudge
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Other +17.3%
Contains more Fats +55.9%
Contains more Water +53.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
0
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2031.6%
Fudge
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2031.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Icing Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 67.89g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 0g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 76.44g 67.89g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 73.12g 63.1g Icing
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 3mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0.16mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 1mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 18mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 34mg Fudge
Sodium 45mg 184mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.07mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 0.1µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.01mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.055mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0mg Fudge
Folate 4µg 8µg Icing
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 13µg Icing
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Icing
Trans Fat 0.165g 0g Icing
Saturated Fat 6.448g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Icing
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
6%
Fudge
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.02g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.474g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/nutrients
  2. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.