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Candy bar vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Candy bar and Almond different?

  • Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Almond is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11759% more than Almond.
  • Candy bar contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Almond. Candy bar contains 7.922mg of Vitamin B3, while Almond contains 3.618mg.

Candies, peanut bar and Nuts, almonds types were used in this article.

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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 Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.6%
Contains more Calcium +244.9%
Contains more Iron +282.5%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +80.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +33.2%
Contains more Manganese +75.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.6%
Contains more Calcium +244.9%
Contains more Iron +282.5%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +80.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +33.2%
Contains more Manganese +75.3%

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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Almond
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111578.8%
Contains more Folate +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +525.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +712.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 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 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111578.8%
Contains more Folate +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +525.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +712.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +120%
Contains more Protein +36.5%
Contains more Fats +48.2%
Contains more Water +175.6%
Contains more Other +64.4%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Carbs +120%
Contains more Protein +36.5%
Contains more Fats +48.2%
Contains more Water +175.6%
Contains more Other +64.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.8%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Almond Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 9.05g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 21.15g Almond
Fats 33.7g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 47.4g 21.55g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 42.22g 4.35g Almond
Fiber 4.1g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 78mg 269mg Almond
Iron 0.97mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 110mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 308mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 407mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 156mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 3.94mg 3.12mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 1.243mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 4.7µg 4.1µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Almond
Vitamin E 4.1mg 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.618mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.471mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.137mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 44µg Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.52mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 0.986mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.545mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.185mg 0.157mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.638mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.385mg 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 3.802g Almond
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Almond
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2975%
Candy bar
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond
Almond is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.876g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.