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Fair nutrient density 12/100
How many beneficial nutrients Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
69% from carbs
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Carbs 69%74.6 g per serving
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Fat 28%13.7 g per serving
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Protein 3%3.0 g per serving
What Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.6 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | |
| Total Sugars | 71.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13.7 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1,270.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 5,344.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 176.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 117.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 78.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 143.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 146.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 441.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 1,875.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 809.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 15.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 46.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 2,384.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 23.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 5,344.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3.0 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 41.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.8 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 12.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.2 mg | |
| Choline | 10.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 47.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | |
| Magnesium | 24.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 73.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 103.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 42.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | |
| Selenium | 2.2 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 13.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.5 g | — |
About Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts
Vanilla fudge with nuts is a soft, dense candy made by cooking sugar, butter and milk to the right temperature, then beating it as it cools so it sets smooth and creamy, with chopped nuts (often walnuts or pecans) folded through. It is sweet, buttery and melt-in-the-mouth.
It is essentially a beaten-sugar candy, at about 435 calories per 100 grams with around 75 grams of carbohydrate — roughly 71 grams of it sugar. The butter and nuts bring about 14 grams of fat and a little protein and fiber, with the nuts adding texture and a touch of minerals. Sodium is low. Whatever the add-ins, fudge is defined by its high sugar content.
Fudge is a holiday and gift-box classic, cut into small squares because of its richness. The nuts make this version a little more interesting and add a few healthy fats, but it remains an occasional sweet best enjoyed in small pieces.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts?
There are 434 calories in 100 g of Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts, or about 123 calories in 1 oz (28 g).
How much protein is in Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts?
Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts contains 3.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts?
Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts has 74.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts?
Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts provides 13.7 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts a good source of?
Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts is an excellent source of Copper (24% DV) and Manganese (20% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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