Chocolate fudge is a type of candy, usually made with the primary ingredients sugar, butter, milk and cocoa. These ingredients are mixed together and cooked, then cooled and beaten until glossy and smooth, producing a soft and creamy chocolate candy. A single serving of chocolate fudge provides a significant amount of carbohydrates, when compared to the size of the serving. Minor amounts of vitamins and minerals are also available in this candy.
Contents
A standard serving size of chocolate fudge consists of 1 oz. of the candy for a total amount of 28 g. According to the USDA Nutrient Database, 21 g come from carbohydrates. The same serving of chocolate fudge contains around 3 g of fat, with 2 g being saturated fat. Only 1 g of protein is provided by each serving. The remainder of the serving consists of other nutrients and water.
Caloric Value
A single serving of chocolate fudge contains 115 calories. Carbohydrates deliver approximately 86 calories per serving. Fats provide around 26 calories and the remaining 3 calories are from protein. A single serving of chocolate fudge contains 14 percent of the recommended caloric intake per day for the average adult.
Vitamins
One serving of chocolate fudge contains few vitamins. The USDA Nutrient Database indicates that the only appreciable amounts of vitamins are that of vitamin A at 44 IU and riboflavin and 0.05 mg or approximately 1 percent of the daily recommended intake for both of these vitamins.
Minerals
A 1 oz. serving of chocolate fudge also contains small amounts of essential minerals. The highest levels are of manganese at 0.1 mg or 5 percent and copper at 0.1 mg or 10 percent of the daily required amount for these minerals. Trace amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc are also available within a single serving of chocolate fudge.
Other Information
Chocolate fudge contains no appreciable amounts of dietary fiber. A single serving also has around 4 mg of cholesterol. A large number of the calories available within one serving of chocolate fudge or around 20 g come from sugars alone.
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