Divinity Fudge
Divinity fudge is a classic Southern American confection known for its light, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth texture, often described as a cross between nougat and meringue. It is primarily made from egg whites, sugar, corn syrup, and chopped nuts, typically pecans or walnuts. This sweet treat is a nostalgic holiday staple, especially popular around Christmas in the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is an extremely high-carb, high-sugar dessert with virtually no protein or fat of nutritional significance, aside from small amounts from the nuts. A single piece provides a quick burst of energy from simple sugars but offers minimal essential nutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 20 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg |
| Selenium | 1.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 piece (about 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, making divinity is often considered a test of a candy-maker's skill, as it requires precise timing and humidity conditions to set properly—it famously refuses to form on rainy days. Nutritionally, it is almost pure energy from sucrose, with the nuts providing the only source of healthy fats and a trace of minerals.
