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Almond joy vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between almond joy and white chocolate

  • Almond joy has more fiber and iron; however, white chocolate has more calcium, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Almond joy's daily need coverage for fiber is 19% more.
  • Almond joy has 5 times more iron than white chocolate. Almond joy has 1.27mg of iron, while white chocolate has 0.24mg.
  • Almond joy is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more IronIron +429.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.6%

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%
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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40%
~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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +530.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.1%
Contains more FatsFats +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22%
~equal in Carbs ~59.24g

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.9%

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 White chocolate
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond joy White chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 22%
Fiber 5g 0.2g 19%
Calcium 64mg 199mg 14%
Iron 1.27mg 0.24mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.26g 9.097g 10%
Phosphorus 112mg 176mg 9%
Saturated fat 17.59g 19.412g 8%
Fats 26.93g 32.09g 8%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 8%
Copper 0.06mg 7%
Zinc 0.74mg 7%
Cholesterol 4mg 21mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 5%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 4%
Protein 4.13g 5.87g 3%
Magnesium 12mg 3%
Calories 479kcal 539kcal 3%
Folate 7µg 2%
Sodium 142mg 90mg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Potassium 254mg 286mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.18g 1.013g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.5mg 0%
Carbs 59.51g 59.24g 0%
Net carbs 54.51g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 48.34g 59g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond joy White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Almond joy
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.822g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy
Almond joy is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.