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Almond joy vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almond joy and Brown sugar different?

  • Almond joy has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat than Brown sugar.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Almond joy is 88% higher.
  • Brown sugar has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar and Sugars, brown 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 19% 22% 48% 0% 0% 48% 19% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91%
Contains more IronIron +78.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 2.5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3341.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +511.9%
Contains more OtherOther +173.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond joy Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 479kcal 380kcal Almond joy
Protein 4.13g 0.12g Almond joy
Fats 26.93g 0g Almond joy
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Almond joy
Net carbs 54.51g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 59.51g 98.09g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg Brown sugar
Calcium 64mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 254mg 133mg Almond joy
Iron 1.27mg 0.71mg Almond joy
Sugar 48.34g 97.02g Almond joy
Fiber 5g 0g Almond joy
Copper 0.047mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 112mg 4mg Almond joy
Sodium 142mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Almond joy
Manganese 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B3 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg Brown sugar
Choline 2.3mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 17.59g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 5.26g 0g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.18g 0g Almond joy
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond joy Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Almond joy
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Almond joy
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.