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Macaroon vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Fudge different?

  • Macaroon is higher in Fiber, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Fudge is richer in Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 68% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Fudge. While Macaroon contains 0.096mg of Vitamin B6, Fudge contains only 0.012mg.
  • Fudge has less Sodium.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used 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.
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Fudge
Contains more Selenium +172%
Contains more Calcium +880%
Contains more Iron +115.9%
Contains more Magnesium +24.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.1%
Contains more Copper +22.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Equal in Potassium - 134
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Selenium +172%
Contains more Calcium +880%
Contains more Iron +115.9%
Contains more Magnesium +24.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.1%
Contains more Copper +22.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Equal in Potassium - 134

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 B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
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 B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fudge
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Fats +116.6%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Carbs +24.9%
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 +26.4%
Contains more Fats +116.6%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Carbs +24.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fudge
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.8%
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 74.74g Fudge
Protein 3.02g 2.39g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 10.41g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 76.44g Fudge
Calories 460kcal 411kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 73.12g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 1.7g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 49mg Fudge
Iron 0.82mg 1.77mg Fudge
Magnesium 29mg 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 68mg 71mg Fudge
Potassium 123mg 134mg Fudge
Sodium 241mg 45mg Fudge
Zinc 0.73mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.269mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 6.8µg 2.5µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.18mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.026mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.176mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.012mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 4µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.4µg Fudge
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Macaroon
Trans Fat 0.165g Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 6.448g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.373g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
4%
Macaroon
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.96g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.651g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.