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Fudge vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fudge and Taffy (candy)

  • Fudge has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Vitamin B2 than Taffy (candy).
  • Fudge's daily need coverage for Copper is 37% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +512.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4366.7%
Contains more IronIron +17600%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +428.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%

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
10
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%
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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.028mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
4
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7866.7%
Contains more FatsFats +212.6%
Contains more WaterWater +102.3%
Contains more OtherOther +313%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
2
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +251.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fudge Taffy (candy)
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 411kcal 397kcal Fudge
Protein 2.39g 0.03g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 3.33g Fudge
Net carbs 74.74g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 76.44g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 14mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Magnesium 36mg 0mg Fudge
Calcium 49mg 8mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 3mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0.01mg Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 68.48g Taffy (candy)
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 0.21mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 1mg Fudge
Sodium 45mg 52mg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 100IU Fudge
Vitamin A 44µg 27µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.09mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.012mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.002mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.004mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0mg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.01µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.3µg Fudge
Folate 4µg 0µg Fudge
Trans Fat 0.165g 0.131g Taffy (candy)
Choline 10mg Fudge
Saturated Fat 6.448g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.838g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.121g Fudge
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.399g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.