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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 for 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.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index (32) than fudge (49).

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.
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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +880%
Contains more IronIron +115.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +172%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~68mg

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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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% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~9.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
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 CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.4%
Contains more FatsFats +116.6%
Contains more WaterWater +17.2%
Contains more OtherOther +80%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.448g 20.099g 62%
Fats 10.41g 22.55g 19%
Manganese 0.422mg 18%
Fiber 1.7g 5.1g 14%
Iron 1.77mg 0.82mg 12%
Sodium 45mg 241mg 9%
Selenium 2.5µg 6.8µg 8%
Copper 0.329mg 0.269mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.096mg 6%
Carbs 76.44g 61.22g 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin A 44µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 49mg 5mg 4%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.73mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 1.61g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.81g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.06mg 2%
Calories 411kcal 460kcal 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.02mg 1%
Protein 2.39g 3.02g 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 56.12g N/A
Potassium 134mg 123mg 0%
Sugar 73.12g 45.16g N/A
Phosphorus 71mg 68mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.22mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.1µg 0%
Folate 4µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g N/A
Choline 10mg 9.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.96g)
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.