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Almond joy vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Almond joy and Sugar substitute

  • Almond joy is richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, and Potassium, yet Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 82% higher.
  • Almond joy contains 14 times more Phosphorus than Sugar substitute. Almond joy contains 112mg of Phosphorus, while Sugar substitute contains 8mg.
  • Sugar substitute contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +551.3%
Contains more IronIron +693.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1273.4%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more OtherOther +227.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond joy Sugar substitute Opinion
Calories 479kcal 347kcal Almond joy
Protein 4.13g 2.06g Almond joy
Fats 26.93g 0g Almond joy
Vitamin C 0.7mg Almond joy
Net carbs 54.51g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Carbs 59.51g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Cholesterol 4mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg Sugar substitute
Calcium 64mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 254mg 39mg Almond joy
Iron 1.27mg 0.16mg Almond joy
Sugar 48.34g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 5g 0.6g Almond joy
Copper 0.007mg Sugar substitute
Zinc 0.04mg Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 112mg 8mg Almond joy
Sodium 142mg 572mg Almond joy
Vitamin A 42IU Almond joy
Manganese 0.022mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B1 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B5 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 17.59g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 5.26g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.18g Almond joy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.59g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.