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Fudge vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fudge and milky way

  • Fudge has more copper, iron, and manganese; however, milky way is higher in calcium.
  • Milky way covers your daily saturated fat needs 28% more than fudge.
  • Milky way contains 4 times less iron than fudge. Fudge contains 1.77mg of iron, while milky way contains 0.49mg.
  • Fudge has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of milky way is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar.

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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 14% 35% 11% 18% 49% 19% 29% 22% 19% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more IronIron +261.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +187.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +134.7%
~equal in Potassium ~124mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~67mg

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 2.3% 10% 18% 6% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +394.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +157.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +65%
~equal in Folate ~4µg

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
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more WaterWater +55.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.8%
Contains more FatsFats +65.5%
Contains more OtherOther +35.8%
~equal in Carbs ~71.17g

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
83% 15% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.26 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Milky way DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.448g 12.016g 25%
Copper 0.329mg 0.147mg 20%
Iron 1.77mg 0.49mg 16%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.147mg 12%
Fats 10.41g 17.23g 10%
Calcium 49mg 115mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.89mg 5%
Sodium 45mg 167mg 5%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.69mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.18µg 4%
Magnesium 36mg 20mg 4%
Fiber 1.7g 1g 3%
Protein 2.39g 4.01g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.046mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Cholesterol 14mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 3.6µg 2%
Carbs 76.44g 71.17g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 2.23g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Calories 411kcal 456kcal 2%
Choline 10mg 16.5mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.26g 1%
Vitamin A 44µg 31µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.103mg 1%
Selenium 2.5µg 2µg 1%
Phosphorus 71mg 67mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Caffeine 8mg 6mg 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 70.17g N/A
Potassium 134mg 124mg 0%
Sugar 73.12g 59.69g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.154mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.155mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.014mg 0%
Folate 4µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g 0.206g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Milky way
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
10%
Milky way
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
23%
Milky way

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milky way
Milky way is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals

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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.