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Almond joy vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Almond joy and Corn syrup

  • Almond joy is richer than Corn syrup in Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Almond joy is 88% higher.
  • Corn syrup contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +477.3%
Contains more IronIron +243.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +918.2%
~equal in Sodium ~155mg

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% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +207.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.4%
Contains more WaterWater +168.4%

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond joy Corn syrup Opinion
Calories 479kcal 286kcal Almond joy
Protein 4.13g 0g Almond joy
Fats 26.93g 0g Almond joy
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Almond joy
Net carbs 54.51g 77.59g Corn syrup
Carbs 59.51g 77.59g Corn syrup
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg Corn syrup
Calcium 64mg 18mg Almond joy
Potassium 254mg 44mg Almond joy
Iron 1.27mg 0.37mg Almond joy
Sugar 48.34g 77.59g Almond joy
Fiber 5g 0g Almond joy
Copper 0.053mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 112mg 11mg Almond joy
Sodium 142mg 155mg Almond joy
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Almond joy
Manganese 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Corn syrup
Choline 13.3mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 17.59g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 5.26g 0g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.18g 0g Almond joy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond joy Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Almond joy
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy
Almond joy is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.