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Fudge vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fudge and fondant icing different?

  • Fudge has more copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B2 than fondant icing.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for fudge is 36% higher.

Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe 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
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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% 0.9% 0.35% 0.38% 1% 1.1% 0% 1.4% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3250%
Contains more IronIron +17600%
Contains more CopperCopper +10866.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.6%

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% 0% 0% 1.3% 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +431.3%
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
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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
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +51950%
Contains more WaterWater +45.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1483.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fudge Fondant icing
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Fondant icing DV% diff.
Copper 0.329mg 0.003mg 36%
Saturated fat 6.448g 0g 29%
Iron 1.77mg 0.01mg 22%
Manganese 0.422mg 0mg 18%
Fats 10.41g 0.02g 16%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.04mg 10%
Phosphorus 71mg 0mg 10%
Magnesium 36mg 0mg 9%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 0g 7%
Carbs 76.44g 93.18g 6%
Vitamin A 44µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.016mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Calcium 49mg 3mg 5%
Protein 2.39g 0g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Potassium 134mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0mg 3%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.6µg 3%
Choline 10mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0g 2%
Calories 411kcal 373kcal 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.005mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 45mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 93.18g N/A
Sugar 73.12g 88.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.165g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Fondant icing
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%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.78g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.