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Fudge vs. Chewing gum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fudge and chewing gum

  • The amount of copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B2 in fudge is higher than in chewing gum.
  • Fudge covers your daily need for copper, 37% more than chewing gum.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chewing gum is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Chewing gum.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.13% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6600%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%

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
11
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
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2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +3370%
Contains more WaterWater +277.3%
Contains more OtherOther +137.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
2
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
16% 31% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3625.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Chewing gum DV% diff.
Copper 0.329mg 0mg 37%
Saturated fat 6.448g 0.042g 29%
Iron 1.77mg 0mg 22%
Manganese 0.422mg 0mg 18%
Fats 10.41g 0.3g 16%
Phosphorus 71mg 0mg 10%
Zinc 1.11mg 0mg 10%
Magnesium 36mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0mg 7%
Carbs 76.44g 96.7g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 0.079g 7%
Vitamin A 44µg 0µg 5%
Protein 2.39g 0g 5%
Calcium 49mg 0mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 134mg 2mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.6µg 3%
Calories 411kcal 360kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0mg 3%
Fiber 1.7g 2.4g 3%
Choline 10mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.137g 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 45mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 94.3g N/A
Sugar 73.12g 66.08g N/A
Trans fat 0.165g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fudge Chewing gum
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Chewing gum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
0%
Chewing gum

Comparison summary

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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.