Fudge vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fudge and nougat?

Fudge is richer in copper, iron, zinc, manganese, and monounsaturated fat, yet nougat is richer in vitamin E and fiber.
Fudge's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% higher.
Nougat contains less saturated fat.
Nougat has a lower glycemic index than fudge.

We used Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, nougat, with almonds types in this comparison.

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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

Nougat

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium	+53.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+27.6%
Contains more IronIron	+200%
Contains more CopperCopper	+145.5%
Contains more ZincZinc	+164.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+29.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+38.8%

Contains less SodiumSodium

-26.7%

~equal in Selenium ~2.6µg

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

Nougat

Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K	+∞%

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E	+1438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate	+25%

~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Copper	0.329mg	0.134mg	22%
Saturated fat	6.448g	1.667g	22%
Vitamin E	0.18mg	2.77mg	17%
Iron	1.77mg	0.59mg	15%
Fats	10.41g	1.67g	13%
Monounsaturated fat	2.943g	0g	7%
Fiber	1.7g	3.3g	6%
Zinc	1.11mg	0.42mg	6%
Carbs	76.44g	92.39g	5%
Cholesterol	14mg	0mg	5%
Vitamin A	44µg	0µg	5%
Manganese	0.422mg	0.304mg	5%
Vitamin B2	0.085mg	0.148mg	5%
Vitamin B12	0.09µg	0.01µg	3%
Protein	2.39g	3.33g	2%
Calcium	49mg	32mg	2%
Phosphorus	71mg	55mg	2%
Vitamin B3	0.176mg	0.478mg	2%
Vitamin B5	0.14mg	0.06mg	2%
Polyunsaturated fat	0.373g	0g	2%
Caffeine	8mg	0mg	2%
Calories	411kcal	398kcal	1%
Magnesium	36mg	32mg	1%
Potassium	134mg	105mg	1%
Sodium	45mg	33mg	1%
Vitamin B1	0.026mg	0.013mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.012mg	0.02mg	1%
Vitamin K	1.4µg	0µg	1%
Choline	10mg	5.1mg	1%
Weight per 100 calories	24g	25g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	0.51	0	N/A
Vitamin C	0mg	0.3mg	0%
Net carbs	74.74g	89.09g	N/A
Sugar	73.12g	44.97g	N/A
Selenium	2.5µg	2.6µg	0%
Folate	4µg	5µg	0%
Trans fat	0.165g		N/A