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Fondant icing vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fondant icing and almond joy

  • Almond joy is richer than fondant icing in fiber, phosphorus, iron, potassium, calcium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for almond joy is 88% higher.
  • Fondant icing contains 2 times more sugar than almond joy. Fondant icing contains 88.9g of sugar, while almond joy contains 48.34g.

Food types used in this article are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe 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 0% 0.9% 0.35% 0.38% 1% 1.1% 0% 1.4% 0% 3.3%
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 CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6250%
Contains more IronIron +12600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 3.7% 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 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 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 +56.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +134550%
Contains more WaterWater +21.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1950%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Almond joy DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 17.59g 80%
Fats 0.02g 26.93g 41%
Fiber 0g 5g 20%
Iron 0.01mg 1.27mg 16%
Phosphorus 0mg 112mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.26g 13%
Carbs 93.18g 59.51g 11%
Protein 0g 4.13g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.18g 8%
Potassium 4mg 254mg 7%
Calcium 3mg 64mg 6%
Sodium 11mg 142mg 6%
Calories 373kcal 479kcal 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 93.18g 54.51g N/A
Sugar 88.9g 48.34g N/A
Copper 0.003mg 0%
Zinc 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Almond joy
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%
Fondant icing
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.