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Chocolate fudge
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 410 kcal —
- Protein 2.4 g 5%
- Carbohydrate 75 g 27%
- Fat 10 g 13%
- Saturated fat 6.4 g 32%
- Fibre 1.7 g 6%
- Sugars 73 g —
- Sodium 45 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 14 mg 5%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 44 µg 5%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.18 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 1.4 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 0.18 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.14 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.01 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.09 µg 4%
- Choline 10 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 49 mg 4%
- Iron 1.8 mg 10%
- Magnesium 36 mg 9%
- Phosphorus 71 mg 6%
- Potassium 134 mg 3%
- Zinc 1.1 mg 10%
- Copper 0.33 mg 37%
- Manganese 0.42 mg 18%
- Selenium 2.5 µg 5%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 | 2.4 g | 75 g | 10 g |
| 1 × piece | 17 g | 70 | 0.4 g | 13 g | 1.8 g |
| 2 × piece | 34 g | 139 | 0.8 g | 26 g | 3.5 g |
| ½ × piece | 8.5 g | 35 | 0.2 g | 6.4 g | 0.9 g |
| 3 × piece | 51 g | 209 | 1.2 g | 38 g | 5.3 g |
| 4 × piece | 68 g | 279 | 1.6 g | 51 g | 7.1 g |
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- Fudgehomemade435 kcal / 100 g
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Questions about Chocolate fudge
How do you stop homemade chocolate fudge turning grainy?
Dissolve the sugar fully before the mixture boils, then avoid stirring while it cooks. Use a sugar thermometer and follow the recipe’s target temperature; beat the mixture only once it has cooled to the temperature the recipe specifies.
How do you cut chocolate fudge into neat pieces?
Let it set completely, then lift it from the tin using the baking paper. Warm a sharp knife in hot water, wipe it dry and make firm cuts, cleaning the blade between slices.
How should you store chocolate fudge?
Keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, with baking paper between the layers so the pieces do not stick together. If your homemade fudge contains ingredients that need refrigeration, follow the recipe’s storage instructions.
Can you freeze chocolate fudge?
Yes. Wrap the pieces well, pack them in an airtight freezer container and freeze; thaw them in their wrapping at room temperature to limit condensation on the surface.
What goes well with chocolate fudge?
Serve small pieces with coffee or tea, or crumble them over vanilla ice cream. Chocolate fudge also makes a rich topping for brownies and chocolate cakes.
Can you use chocolate fudge instead of chocolate in a recipe?
Not as a direct swap: fudge contains sugar and usually dairy, so it will make a mixture sweeter and softer than melted chocolate. For a sauce, warm fudge gently with a little cream or milk, stirring until smooth.
How much chocolate fudge is a typical serving?
One small piece of about 17 g is a common portion and provides 70 kcal. Fudge is rich and sweet, so a small piece can be enough alongside a drink or dessert.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167987 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
