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Bit-o-honey vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bit-o-honey and almond joy

  • Bit-o-honey has less fiber, iron, phosphorus, potassium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat than almond joy.
  • Almond joy covers your daily need for saturated fat, 60% more than bit-o-honey.
  • Bit-o-honey has 2 times more sodium than almond joy. While bit-o-honey has 295mg of sodium, almond joy has only 142mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +477.3%
Contains more IronIron +535%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%

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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 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 CarbsCarbs +35.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.5%
Contains more FatsFats +259.1%
~equal in Water ~8.2g
~equal in Other ~1.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 15% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 g
73% 22% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.18 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +410.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +249.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bit-o-honey Almond joy DV% diff.
Saturated fat 5.5g 17.59g 55%
Fats 7.5g 26.93g 30%
Fiber 0.2g 5g 19%
Iron 0.2mg 1.27mg 13%
Phosphorus 28mg 112mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.03g 5.26g 11%
Carbs 80.89g 59.51g 7%
Sodium 295mg 142mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.338g 1.18g 6%
Potassium 44mg 254mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 5%
Calories 375kcal 479kcal 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 4%
Protein 2g 4.13g 4%
Calcium 35mg 64mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 3%
Copper 0.026mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Magnesium 7mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 80.69g 54.51g N/A
Sugar 48g 48.34g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.069mg 0%
Choline 2.5mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bit-o-honey Almond joy
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Bit-o-honey
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Bit-o-honey
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.09g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.