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Almond joy vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between almond joy and pudding

  • Almond joy is richer than pudding in fiber, iron, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for almond joy is 79% higher.
  • Almond joy contains 7 times more polyunsaturated fat than pudding. Almond joy contains 1.18g of polyunsaturated fat, while pudding contains 0.18g.
  • Pudding contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.3%
Contains more IronIron +273.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pudding
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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% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more FatsFats +754.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +203%
Contains more OtherOther +33.7%
Contains more WaterWater +791.8%

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
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +542.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +555.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%

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 Pudding
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond joy Pudding DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.59g 1.81g 72%
Fats 26.93g 3.15g 37%
Calories 479kcal 120kcal 18%
Fiber 5g 0.8g 17%
Carbs 59.51g 19.64g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 13%
Iron 1.27mg 0.34mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 12%
Copper 0.111mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.26g 0.819g 11%
Selenium 3.7µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.18g 0.18g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 7%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Manganese 0.097mg 4%
Vitamin A 39µg 4%
Phosphorus 112mg 87mg 4%
Zinc 0.48mg 4%
Calcium 64mg 106mg 4%
Potassium 254mg 150mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 3%
Protein 4.13g 3.16g 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 9mg 2%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 2%
Sodium 142mg 98mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Net carbs 54.51g 18.84g N/A
Sugar 48.34g 11.96g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond joy Pudding
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
12%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Almond joy
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.78g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy
Almond joy is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.