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Candy bar vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Candy bar and Almond joy

  • Almond joy has less Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Almond joy's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 65% more.
  • Candy bar has 9 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Almond joy. Candy bar has 10.65g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Almond joy has 1.18g.
  • Candy bar is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +21.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Equal in Sodium - 142
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 48% 0% 48% 23% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +21.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Equal in Sodium - 142

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +275.3%
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Other +46.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Contains more Water +412.5%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +275.3%
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Other +46.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Contains more Water +412.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +802.5%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.18 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +802.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candy bar Almond joy
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Almond joy Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 54.51g Almond joy
Protein 15.5g 4.13g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 26.93g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 59.51g Almond joy
Calories 522kcal 479kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 48.34g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 5g Almond joy
Calcium 78mg 64mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 1.27mg Almond joy
Magnesium 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 112mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 254mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 142mg Almond joy
Zinc 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Almond joy
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Almond joy
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 17.59g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 5.26g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.18g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Almond joy
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2975%
Candy bar
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.912g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.