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Icing vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Icing and Almond joy

  • Icing has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, Almond joy is higher in Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Almond joy covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 73% more than Icing.
  • Almond joy contains 7 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Icing. Icing contains 7.951g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Almond joy contains 1.18g.
  • Almond joy has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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 more Calcium +2033.3%
Contains more Iron +693.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +522.2%
Contains more Potassium +647.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 48% 0% 48% 23% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2033.3%
Contains more Iron +693.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +522.2%
Contains more Potassium +647.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.8%

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.
Icing
10
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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% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
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 +14.1%
Contains more Water +83.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Contains more Other +51.9%
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 +14.1%
Contains more Water +83.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Contains more Other +51.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +573.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.26
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.18 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +573.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.26

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Almond joy Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 54.51g Icing
Protein 0g 4.13g Almond joy
Fats 16.23g 26.93g Almond joy
Carbs 67.89g 59.51g Icing
Calories 418kcal 479kcal Almond joy
Sugar 63.1g 48.34g Almond joy
Fiber 0g 5g Almond joy
Calcium 3mg 64mg Almond joy
Iron 0.16mg 1.27mg Almond joy
Magnesium 1mg Icing
Phosphorus 18mg 112mg Almond joy
Potassium 34mg 254mg Almond joy
Sodium 184mg 142mg Almond joy
Zinc 0.07mg Icing
Selenium 0.1µg Icing
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Almond joy
Vitamin E 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Almond joy
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Icing
Vitamin B2 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg Icing
Folate 8µg Icing
Vitamin K 13µg Icing
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 17.59g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 5.26g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 1.18g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing Almond joy
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
12%
Icing
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.616g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.