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Almond joy vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Almond joy and Fondant icing

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

Food types used in this article are Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 0% 0.9% 0.35% 0.38% 1% 1.1% 0% 1.4% 0% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6250%
Contains more IronIron +12600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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% 1.3% 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +134550%
Contains more WaterWater +21.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.6%

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 Fondant icing
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 Fondant icing Opinion
Calories 479kcal 373kcal Almond joy
Protein 4.13g 0g Almond joy
Fats 26.93g 0.02g Almond joy
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Almond joy
Net carbs 54.51g 93.18g Fondant icing
Carbs 59.51g 93.18g Fondant icing
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Fondant icing
Calcium 64mg 3mg Almond joy
Potassium 254mg 4mg Almond joy
Iron 1.27mg 0.01mg Almond joy
Sugar 48.34g 88.9g Almond joy
Fiber 5g 0g Almond joy
Copper 0.003mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.04mg Fondant icing
Phosphorus 112mg 0mg Almond joy
Sodium 142mg 11mg Fondant icing
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Almond joy
Selenium 0.6µg Fondant icing
Vitamin B1 0.005mg Fondant icing
Vitamin B2 0.016mg Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 17.59g 0g Fondant icing
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 Fondant icing
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
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Almond joy
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.