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Almond joy vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Almond joy and Fudge

  • Almond joy has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Fudge is higher in Iron.
  • Almond joy covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 56% more than Fudge.
  • Fudge contains 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Almond joy. Almond joy contains 1.18g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Fudge contains 0.373g.
  • Fudge has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar and Candies, fudge, chocolate, 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%
Fudge
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.7%
Contains more IronIron +39.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.3%

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%
Fudge
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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% 9.5% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +278.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Fudge
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2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.8%
Contains more FatsFats +158.7%
Contains more OtherOther +29.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.4%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.18 g
Fudge
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +78.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +216.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond joy Fudge Opinion
Calories 479kcal 411kcal Almond joy
Protein 4.13g 2.39g Almond joy
Fats 26.93g 10.41g Almond joy
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Almond joy
Net carbs 54.51g 74.74g Fudge
Carbs 59.51g 76.44g Fudge
Cholesterol 4mg 14mg Almond joy
Magnesium 36mg Fudge
Calcium 64mg 49mg Almond joy
Potassium 254mg 134mg Almond joy
Iron 1.27mg 1.77mg Fudge
Sugar 48.34g 73.12g Almond joy
Fiber 5g 1.7g Almond joy
Copper 0.329mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg Fudge
Phosphorus 112mg 71mg Almond joy
Sodium 142mg 45mg Fudge
Vitamin A 42IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.026mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg Fudge
Folate 4µg Fudge
Trans Fat 0.165g Almond joy
Choline 10mg Fudge
Saturated Fat 17.59g 6.448g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 5.26g 2.943g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.18g 0.373g Almond joy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond joy Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Almond joy
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.142g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy
Almond joy is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.