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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 Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Potassium than Peppermint.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Peppermint is 41% higher.
  • Peppermint has 26 times less Saturated Fat than Fudge. Fudge has 6.448g of Saturated Fat, while Peppermint has 0.246g.

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.
Contains more Calcium +395.9%
Contains more Iron +187%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +324.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Manganese +178.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73
Equal in Zinc - 1.11
Equal in Copper - 0.329
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Calcium +395.9%
Contains more Iron +187%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +324.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Manganese +178.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73
Equal in Zinc - 1.11
Equal in Copper - 0.329

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
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2571.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +869.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Folate +2750%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2571.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +869.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Folate +2750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1007.4%
Contains more Carbs +413.4%
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Water +701.7%
Contains more Other +86.3%
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
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 Fats +1007.4%
Contains more Carbs +413.4%
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Water +701.7%
Contains more Other +86.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8818.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.2%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8818.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 6.89g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 10.41g 0.94g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 14.89g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 70kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g Peppermint
Fiber 1.7g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 49mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 1.77mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 36mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 71mg 73mg Peppermint
Potassium 134mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 45mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 1.11mg
Copper 0.329mg 0.329mg
Manganese 0.422mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 2.5µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 4µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg Fudge
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Peppermint
Trans Fat 0.165g 0g Peppermint
Saturated Fat 6.448g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.033g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.508g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Peppermint
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (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.