Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts VS Roasted Almonds

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts	8%	40%	52%
Roasted Almonds	13%	74%	13%

Macro Nutrients

	Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts	Roasted Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	73.5% 2132kcal	94% 2712kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	98% 95g	246% 238g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	66% 21g	58% 18.6g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.28% 0.005g	2.83% 0.045g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	156% 26.5g	345% 58.7g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	212% 275g	73.3% 95g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	259% 188g	30.4% 22g	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	0.063% 0.045g	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	% 0.045g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 21.5g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	51.3% 19.5g	130% 49.4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	77% 43g	170% 95g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts	Roasted Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	21% 191μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	15% 0.18mg	29% 0.35mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	56% 0.73mg	418% 5.43mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	135% 21.6mg	103% 16.5mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	29% 1.46mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	56% 0.73mg	47.5% 0.62mg	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	104% 417μg	62.4% 249μg	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	7.06% 6.35mg	0% 0mg	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	33.3% 5mg	723% 108mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	12% 14.5μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts	Roasted Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	35.4% 354mg	122% 1216mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	292% 2.63mg	554% 5mg	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	96% 7.7mg	211% 17mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	87.5% 367mg	301% 1266mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	NA	440% 10mg	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	108% 753mg	305% 2136mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	59.4% 2018mg	95% 3234mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	23% 12.7μg	16.5% 9.07μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	47% 708mg	0.91% 13.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	77% 8.5mg	136% 15mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.75% 27.7g	0.3% 11g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts VS Roasted Almonds per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts versus 1 lb of Roasted Almonds to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts vs Roasted Almonds:

• 1 pound of Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts has more Vitamin A, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.7 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin K than Roasted Almonds.
• While 1 lb of Dry Roasted Almonds contains 1.9 times more Vitamin B1, 7.5 times more Vitamin B2 and 21.7 times more Vitamin E than Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts.
• Both Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts and Roasted Almonds provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Roasted Almonds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin K
• Both Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts as well as Dry Roasted Almonds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts vs Roasted Almonds:

• 1 pound of Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts has 1.4 times more Selenium and 52 times more Sodium than Roasted Almonds.
• While 1 lb of Dry Roasted Almonds contains 3.4 times more Calcium, 1.9 times more Copper, 2.2 times more Iron, 3.4 times more Magnesium, 2.8 times more Phosphorus, 1.6 times more Potassium and 1.8 times more Zinc than Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts has 2.9 times more Carbohydrate and 8.5 times more Sugars than Roasted Almonds.
• While 1 lb of Dry Roasted Almonds contains 1.3 times more Energy, 2.5 times more Fat, 2.2 times more Omega 6, 2.5 times more Fiber and 2.2 times more Protein than Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts.
• Both Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts and Roasted Almonds offer comparable quantities of Saturated Fat per one pound.
• Both Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts as well as Dry Roasted Almonds provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 in one pound.