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

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A recap on differences between Almond joy and Maple sugar

  • Maple sugar has less Fiber, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Almond joy covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 88% more than Maple sugar.
  • Maple sugar has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar and Sugars, maple.

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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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.6%
Contains more IronIron +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
~equal in Potassium ~274mg

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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4030%
Contains more FatsFats +13365%
Contains more OtherOther +53.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.7%
~equal in Water ~8g

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8118.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1080%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

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 Maple sugar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Almond joy Maple sugar Opinion
Calories 479kcal 354kcal Almond joy
Protein 4.13g 0.1g Almond joy
Fats 26.93g 0.2g Almond joy
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Almond joy
Net carbs 54.51g 90.9g Maple sugar
Carbs 59.51g 90.9g Maple sugar
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg Maple sugar
Calcium 64mg 90mg Maple sugar
Potassium 254mg 274mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.27mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Sugar 48.34g 84.87g Almond joy
Fiber 5g 0g Almond joy
Copper 0.099mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 112mg 3mg Almond joy
Sodium 142mg 11mg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Almond joy
Manganese 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin B1 0.009mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B2 0.013mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B3 0.04mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.003mg Maple sugar
Choline 2.1mg Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 17.59g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 5.26g 0.064g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.18g 0.1g Almond joy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond joy Maple 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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Almond joy
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.554g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy
Almond joy is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.