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Peppermint vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peppermint and Fudge

  • 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 is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Candies, fudge, chocolate, 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.
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 - 71
Equal in Zinc - 1.11
Equal in Copper - 0.329
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
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 - 71
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.
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Fudge
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%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Water +701.7%
Contains more Other +86.3%
Contains more Fats +1007.4%
Contains more Carbs +413.4%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Water +701.7%
Contains more Other +86.3%
Contains more Fats +1007.4%
Contains more Carbs +413.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8818.2%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8818.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppermint Fudge
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 Peppermint Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 74.74g Fudge
Protein 3.75g 2.39g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 10.41g Fudge
Carbs 14.89g 76.44g Fudge
Calories 70kcal 411kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 1.7g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 49mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 1.77mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 36mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 71mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 134mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 45mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 1.11mg
Copper 0.329mg 0.329mg
Manganese 1.176mg 0.422mg Peppermint
Selenium 2.5µg Fudge
Vitamin A 4248IU 159IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 44µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.026mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.085mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.176mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.14mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.012mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 4µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 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 0mg 14mg Peppermint
Trans Fat 0g 0.165g Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 6.448g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.373g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Fudge
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
51%
Peppermint
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
36%
Fudge

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/nutrients
  2. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.