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Fudge
Calories & nutrition facts
homemade
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 435 kcal —
- Protein 3.4 g 7%
- Carbohydrate 81 g 29%
- Fat 13 g 17%
- Saturated fat 8.3 g 41%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 81 g —
- Sodium 156 mg 7%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 169 µg 19%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.9 µg 5%
- Vitamin E 0.28 mg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.17 mg 13%
- Niacin (B3) 0.1 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.35 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.03 mg 2%
- Biotin (B7) 1.9 µg 6%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.3 µg 13%
Minerals
- Calcium 126 mg 10%
- Iron 0.23 mg 1%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 105 mg 8%
- Potassium 153 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.5 mg 5%
- Copper 0.09 mg 10%
- Selenium 1 µg 2%
- Iodine 15 µg 10%
Similar foods
- Chocolate fudgehomemade410 kcal / 100 g
- Peanut butter fudgehomemade387 kcal / 100 g
- Toffee fudgehomemade471 kcal / 100 g
- Vanilla fudgehomemade383 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate marshmallow fudgehomemade453 kcal / 100 g
- Fondanthomemade486 kcal / 100 g
- Fondant candyhomemade373 kcal / 100 g
- Nougathomemade413 kcal / 100 g
- Vanilla nut fudgewith nuts, homemade435 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Fudge
How much fudge is a sensible portion?
A small piece of about 20–25 g is a practical portion; fudge is rich and very sweet, so it is easy to eat more when cutting pieces from a large slab. A 25 g piece contains 109 kcal.
How do you make fudge smooth rather than grainy?
Dissolve the sugar completely before boiling, then avoid stirring once the mixture is bubbling. Cook it to about 114–116 °C, cool it until lukewarm, and beat until it thickens and loses its gloss before pouring it into a lined tin.
How can you tell when homemade fudge is ready to set?
Use a sugar thermometer: traditional fudge is usually cooked to the soft-ball stage, about 114–116 °C. Without a thermometer, drop a little syrup into cold water; it should form a soft ball that flattens when pressed.
How should you store fudge, and can you freeze it?
Keep fudge in an airtight tin in a cool, dry place, with baking parchment between layers so the pieces do not stick. For longer storage, freeze it well wrapped; thaw it while still wrapped to limit condensation on the surface.
What is the difference between fudge and toffee?
Fudge is beaten after cooking, which gives it a soft, crumbly texture; toffee is cooked further and sets firmer, often with a chewy or brittle bite. Toffee fudge is a variation that combines fudge’s texture with a deeper caramel flavour.
Can you use fudge in baking or desserts?
Yes: chop it into small pieces and fold it into brownie or cookie dough near the end, or scatter it over ice cream and warm puddings. Avoid adding large chunks to a hot mixture, as they can melt into sticky pockets.
How does chocolate fudge compare with plain fudge?
Chocolate fudge has 410 kcal and 10.4 g fat per 100 g, compared with 435 kcal and 13 g fat in fudge. Chocolate fudge also contains 1.7 g fibre per 100 g, while fudge has 0 g.
Does fudge contain milk, and is it safe for dogs?
Many traditional recipes contain butter or condensed milk, so check the ingredients if you need to avoid dairy; some versions may also contain nuts. Do not give fudge to dogs: its high sugar and fat content can upset them, and chocolate fudge is especially unsafe because chocolate is toxic to dogs.
Source: CoFID (UK) 17-683 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
