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Fudge vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fudge and Caramel

  • Fudge has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Fudge is 35% higher.
  • Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, caramels.

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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
7
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Contains more Iron +1164.3%
Contains more Magnesium +111.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +152.3%
Contains more Copper +1727.8%
Contains more Manganese +3736.4%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +181.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +1164.3%
Contains more Magnesium +111.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +152.3%
Contains more Copper +1727.8%
Contains more Manganese +3736.4%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +181.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%

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
2
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Contains more Vitamin A +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.6%
Equal in Folate - 4
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.6%
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
2
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Contains more Fats +28.5%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Protein +92.5%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Equal in Carbs - 77
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +28.5%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Protein +92.5%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Equal in Carbs - 77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +832.4%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +832.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 77g Caramel
Protein 2.39g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 10.41g 8.1g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 77g Caramel
Calories 411kcal 382kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 65.5g Caramel
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 1.77mg 0.14mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 17mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 134mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 45mg 245mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.44mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.018mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0.011mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 1.8µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 42IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 12µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.148mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 14mg 7mg Caramel
Trans Fat 0.165g Caramel
Saturated Fat 6.448g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 1.542g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.972g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.