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Fudge vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fudge and Icing

  • Fudge is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E.
  • Fudge covers your daily Copper needs 37% more than Icing.
  • Icing is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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
10
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%
Icing
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +294.1%
Contains more IronIron +1006.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1485.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +294.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%

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
6
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% 9.5% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Icing
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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +828.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
3
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Icing
2
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.6%
Contains more OtherOther +17.3%
Contains more FatsFats +55.9%
Contains more WaterWater +53.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
0
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Icing
3
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2031.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Icing Opinion
Calories 411kcal 418kcal Icing
Protein 2.39g 0g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 16.23g Icing
Net carbs 74.74g 67.89g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 67.89g Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Icing
Magnesium 36mg 1mg Fudge
Calcium 49mg 3mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 34mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0.16mg Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 63.1g Icing
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.07mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 18mg Fudge
Sodium 45mg 184mg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1.53mg Icing
Manganese 0.422mg 0mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 0.1µg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.01mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.055mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0mg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 13µg Icing
Folate 4µg 8µg Icing
Trans Fat 0.165g 0g Icing
Choline 10mg 2.3mg Fudge
Saturated Fat 6.448g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge 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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.474g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.