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Fudge vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fudge and Milky way

  • Fudge has more Copper, Iron, and Manganese, however, Milky way is higher in Calcium.
  • Milky way covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 28% more than Fudge.
  • Milky way contains 4 times less Iron than Fudge. Fudge contains 1.77mg of Iron, while Milky way contains 0.49mg.
  • Fudge has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar.

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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
9
:
1
Milky way
Milky way
Contains more Iron +261.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +187.1%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Calcium +134.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 67
Equal in Potassium - 124
Fudge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Milky way
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 19% 15% 29% 11% 22% 19% 49% 20% 11%
Contains more Iron +261.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +187.1%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Calcium +134.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 67
Equal in Potassium - 124

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
2
:
9
Milky way
Milky way
Contains more Vitamin A +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +394.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
Equal in Folate - 4
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%
Milky way
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 12% 3% 12% 24% 3% 10% 4% 3% 23% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +394.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
2
:
3
Milky way
Milky way
Contains more Water +55.7%
Contains more Protein +67.8%
Contains more Fats +65.5%
Contains more Other +35.8%
Equal in Carbs - 71.17
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
Milky way
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Water +55.7%
Contains more Protein +67.8%
Contains more Fats +65.5%
Contains more Other +35.8%
Equal in Carbs - 71.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
3
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0
Milky way
Milky way
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.5%
Fudge
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Milky way
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.26 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Milky way Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 70.17g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 4.01g Milky way
Fats 10.41g 17.23g Milky way
Carbs 76.44g 71.17g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 456kcal Milky way
Sugar 73.12g 59.69g Milky way
Fiber 1.7g 1g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 115mg Milky way
Iron 1.77mg 0.49mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 20mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 67mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 124mg Fudge
Sodium 45mg 167mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.69mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.147mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.147mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 2µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 110IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 31µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.89mg Milky way
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Milky way
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Milky way
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.046mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.103mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.154mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.155mg Milky way
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.014mg Milky way
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.18µg Milky way
Vitamin K 1.4µg 3.6µg Milky way
Cholesterol 14mg 9mg Milky way
Trans Fat 0.165g 0.206g Fudge
Saturated Fat 6.448g 12.016g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 2.23g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.26g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Milky way
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
10%
Milky way
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
23%
Milky way

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Milky way
Milky way is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals

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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.