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Aspartame vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Aspartame and Almond joy

  • Aspartame has less Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Almond joy's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 88% more.
  • Aspartame has 2 times more Sugar than Almond joy. Aspartame has 80.7g of Sugar, while Almond joy has 48.34g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +3075%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 48% 0% 48% 23% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +3075%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6250%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +49.7%
Contains more Protein +90.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Water - 8.2
2% 89% 9%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 89.08 g
Water: 8.75 g
Other: 0 g
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Carbs +49.7%
Contains more Protein +90.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Water - 8.2

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Aspartame Almond joy
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Aspartame Almond joy Opinion
Net carbs 89.08g 54.51g Aspartame
Protein 2.17g 4.13g Almond joy
Fats 0g 26.93g Almond joy
Carbs 89.08g 59.51g Aspartame
Calories 365kcal 479kcal Almond joy
Starch 8.36g Aspartame
Sugar 80.7g 48.34g Almond joy
Fiber 0g 5g Almond joy
Calcium 0mg 64mg Almond joy
Iron 0.04mg 1.27mg Almond joy
Phosphorus 0mg 112mg Almond joy
Potassium 4mg 254mg Almond joy
Sodium 0mg 142mg Aspartame
Zinc 0.01mg Aspartame
Selenium 0.5µg Aspartame
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Almond joy
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Almond joy
Phenylalanine 1.186mg Aspartame
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Aspartame
Saturated Fat 0g 17.59g Aspartame
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.26g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.18g Almond joy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Aspartame Almond joy
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Aspartame
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Aspartame
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Aspartame
Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Aspartame
Aspartame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Aspartame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169657/nutrients
  2. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/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.