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Molasses vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Molasses and Almond joy different?

  • Molasses are higher in Iron, Potassium, and Calcium, however, Almond joy is richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Almond joy is 88% higher.
  • Molasses contain 6 times more Potassium than Almond joy. While Molasses contain 1464mg of Potassium, Almond joy contains only 254mg.
  • Almond joy has less Sugar.

Molasses and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +220.3%
Contains more Iron +271.7%
Contains more Potassium +476.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 48% 0% 48% 23% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +220.3%
Contains more Iron +271.7%
Contains more Potassium +476.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 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 Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Water +166.7%
Contains more Other +168.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +26830%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Water +166.7%
Contains more Other +168.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +26830%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16337.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2260%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.18 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16337.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2260%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Almond joy Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 54.51g Molasses
Protein 0g 4.13g Almond joy
Fats 0.1g 26.93g Almond joy
Carbs 74.73g 59.51g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 479kcal Almond joy
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 48.34g Almond joy
Fiber 0g 5g Almond joy
Calcium 205mg 64mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 1.27mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 112mg Almond joy
Potassium 1464mg 254mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 142mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Almond joy
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Almond joy
Vitamin B1 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg Molasses
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 17.59g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 5.26g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.18g Almond joy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses 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
19%
Molasses
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.572g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy
Almond joy is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.