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Fudge vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fudge and Macaroon different?

  • Fudge is higher in Iron, and Copper, however, Macaroon is richer in Fiber, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 68% higher.
  • Fudge contains 10 times more Calcium than Macaroon. While Fudge contains 49mg of Calcium, Macaroon contains only 5mg.
  • Fudge has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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.
Fudge
Fudge
9
:
1
Macaroon
Macaroon
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%
Contains more Selenium +172%
Equal in Phosphorus - 68
Equal in Potassium - 123
Fudge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
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%
Contains more Selenium +172%
Equal in Phosphorus - 68
Equal in Potassium - 123

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
7
:
3
Macaroon
Macaroon
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
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%
Macaroon
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
1
:
4
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Carbs +24.9%
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Fats +116.6%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +80%
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
Macaroon
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
Contains more Carbs +24.9%
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Fats +116.6%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +80%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
2
:
1
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.2%
Fudge
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.2%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/nutrients
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.