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Cocoa bean vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cocoa bean and Almond joy

  • Cocoa bean has more Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Almond joy has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for Iron is 178% higher.
  • Almond joy contains 10 times less Potassium than Cocoa bean. Cocoa bean contains 2509mg of Potassium, while Almond joy contains 254mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cocoa bean is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
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Almond joy
Almond joy
Contains more Calcium +73.4%
Contains more Iron +1122%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +887.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Almond joy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 48% 0% 48% 23% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +73.4%
Contains more Iron +1122%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +887.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%

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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
10
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2
Almond joy
Almond joy
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Cocoa bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Almond joy
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
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
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3
Almond joy
Almond joy
Contains more Protein +338.3%
Contains more Other +534.1%
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Contains more Water +203.7%
Equal in Carbs - 59.51
Cocoa bean
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Almond joy
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 +338.3%
Contains more Other +534.1%
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Contains more Water +203.7%
Equal in Carbs - 59.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
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Almond joy
Almond joy
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181%
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Almond joy
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.18 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Almond joy Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 54.51g Almond joy
Protein 18.1g 4.13g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 26.93g Almond joy
Carbs 58.3g 59.51g Almond joy
Calories 220kcal 479kcal Almond joy
Sugar 1.76g 48.34g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 5g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 64mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 1.27mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 112mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 254mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 142mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Almond joy
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Almond joy
Vitamin B1 0.11mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.118mg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 17.59g Cocoa bean
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 5.26g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 1.18g Almond joy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Almond joy
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
21%
Cocoa bean
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy
Almond joy is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.