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Fudge vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fudge and peppermint

  • Fudge contains less vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, manganese, folate, fiber, calcium, vitamin B2, and potassium than peppermint.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 82% higher.
  • Peppermint has 26 times less saturated fat than fudge. Fudge has 6.448g of saturated fat, while peppermint has 0.246g.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than fudge.

Food types used in this article are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +395.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +324.6%
Contains more IronIron +187%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +178.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.329mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.11mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~73mg

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +869.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more FolateFolate +2750%
~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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more FatsFats +1007.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +413.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.9%
Contains more WaterWater +701.7%
Contains more OtherOther +86.3%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8818.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Peppermint DV% diff.
Iron 1.77mg 5.08mg 41%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Manganese 0.422mg 1.176mg 33%
Saturated fat 6.448g 0.246g 28%
Folate 4µg 114µg 28%
Fiber 1.7g 8g 25%
Carbs 76.44g 14.89g 21%
Calcium 49mg 243mg 19%
Vitamin A 44µg 212µg 19%
Calories 411kcal 70kcal 17%
Fats 10.41g 0.94g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.266mg 14%
Potassium 134mg 569mg 13%
Magnesium 36mg 80mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 1.706mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.129mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 0.033g 7%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.082mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.338mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Protein 2.39g 3.75g 3%
Choline 10mg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Sodium 45mg 31mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.508g 1%
Net carbs 74.74g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 73.12g N/A
Copper 0.329mg 0.329mg 0%
Zinc 1.11mg 1.11mg 0%
Phosphorus 71mg 73mg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.202g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Fudge
Fudge is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.