Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts and almond joy?
- Almond joy has less phosphorus, potassium, iron, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat than candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts.
- Almond joy's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 65% higher.
- Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts has 5 times more polyunsaturated fat than almond joy. Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts has 5.834g of polyunsaturated fat, while almond joy has 1.18g.
- Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts contains less sugar.
We used Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar types in this comparison.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.5 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
60.67 g
Water:
6.1 g
Other:
2.73 g
Protein:
4.13 g
Fats:
26.93 g
Carbs:
59.51 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.4% |
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Carbs
~59.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.657 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.444 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.834 g
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 | -73.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +394.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.58mg | 64% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.657g | 17.59g | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.834g | 1.18g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.76mg | 30% | |
| Folate | 92µg | 23% | |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 19% | |
| Zinc | 1.87mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 9.5g | 4.13g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.444g | 5.26g | 10% |
| Fats | 21g | 26.93g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 112mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.1mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 445mg | 254mg | 6% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
| Caffeine | 19mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 1.27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 5g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 156mg | 142mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calories | 470kcal | 479kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 60.67g | 59.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.37g | 54.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 41.35g | 48.34g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.933g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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 ($)