Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Candies, semisweet chocolate VS Almond paste

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Candies, semisweet chocolate	3%	50%	47%
Almond paste	8%	52%	40%

Macro Nutrients

	Candies, semisweet chocolate	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	65.7% 1905kcal	62.7% 1818kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	123% 119g	114% 110g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	220% 70.4g	32.6% 10.4g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	17% 0.27g	49.4% 0.79g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	21% 3.56g	130% 22g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	195% 254g	146% 190g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	298% 216g	198% 144g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	61.6% 23.4g	50% 19g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	29.8% 16.7g	63.8% 35.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Candies, semisweet chocolate	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	18% 0.22mg	27% 0.33mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	27.5% 0.36mg	126% 1.64mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	10.6% 1.7mg	35.3% 5.64mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	8.33% 0.42mg	8.97% 0.45mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	10.7% 0.14mg	11% 0.14mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	13% 51.6μg	72.4% 290μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	0.44% 0.4mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	6.88% 1.03mg	358% 53.7mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	18.5% 22.2μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Candies, semisweet chocolate	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	12.7% 127mg	68.3% 683mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	309% 2.78mg	200% 1.8mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	155% 12.4mg	79.4% 6.35mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	109% 456mg	123% 516mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	138% 3.18mg	148% 3.4mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	75% 524mg	146% 1024mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	42.6% 1449mg	36.7% 1246mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	30.3% 16.7μg	30.3% 16.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.9% 43.7mg	2.4% 35.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	58.5% 6.43mg	53.4% 5.87mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.075% 2.78g	1.5% 56g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Candies, semisweet chocolate VS Almond paste per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Candies, semisweet chocolate versus 14 oz of Almond paste to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Candies, semisweet chocolate vs Almond paste:

• 14 ounces of Candies, semisweet chocolate have more Vitamin K than Almond paste.
• While 14 oz of Almond paste contain 1.5 times more Vitamin B1, 4.6 times more Vitamin B2, 3.3 times more Vitamin B3, 5.6 times more Vitamin B9 and 52.1 times more Vitamin E than Candies, semisweet chocolate.
• Both Candies, semisweet chocolate and Almond paste provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B6 per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Candies, semisweet chocolate have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
• 14 ounces of Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
• Both Candies, semisweet chocolate as well as Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Candies, semisweet chocolate vs Almond paste:

• 14 ounces of Candies, semisweet chocolate have 1.5 times more Copper and 2 times more Iron than Almond paste.
• While 14 oz of Almond paste contain 5.4 times more Calcium and 2 times more Phosphorus than Candies, semisweet chocolate.
• Both Candies, semisweet chocolate and Almond paste contain similar levels of Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Selenium and Zinc per 14 ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Candies, semisweet chocolate have 6.8 times more Saturated Fat, 1.3 times more Carbohydrate, 1.5 times more Sugars and 1.2 times more Fiber than Almond paste.
• While 14 oz of Almond paste contain 2.9 times more Omega 3, 6.2 times more Omega 6 and 2.1 times more Protein than Candies, semisweet chocolate.
• Both Candies, semisweet chocolate and Almond paste offer comparable quantities of Energy and Fat per 14 ounces.