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Fudge vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fudge and Snickers different?

  • Fudge has more Iron than Snickers.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Snickers is 31% higher.
  • Fudge contains 3 times more Iron than Snickers. While Fudge contains 1.77mg of Iron, Snickers contains only 0.68mg.
  • Snickers has less Sugar.

Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER 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
9
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Contains more Iron +160.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Calcium +83.7%
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 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +160.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Calcium +83.7%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 8% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
2
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Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Contains more Water +119.5%
Contains more Protein +187%
Contains more Fats +134.2%
Contains more Other +51.6%
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Contains more Water +119.5%
Contains more Protein +187%
Contains more Fats +134.2%
Contains more Other +51.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
3
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Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 60.95g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 10.41g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 76.44g 62.85g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 73.12g 46.54g Snickers
Fiber 1.7g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 49mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 1.77mg 0.68mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg Fudge
Sodium 45mg 189mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 120IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.026mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg Fudge
Folate 4µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 9mg Snickers
Trans Fat 0.165g 0.394g Fudge
Saturated Fat 6.448g 12.703g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Snickers
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
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.255g)
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?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.