Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Candies, sugar-coated almonds VS Brazilnuts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Candies, sugar-coated almonds	8%	34%	58%
Brazilnuts	8%	85%	7%

Macro Nutrients

	Candies, sugar-coated almonds	Brazilnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	72.7% 2109kcal	103% 2989kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	84% 81.3g	314% 304g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	27.6% 8.84g	229% 73g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	10.2% 0.16g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	104% 17.7g	650% 111g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	238% 310g	41% 53.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	391% 283g	14.6% 10.6g	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% 0g	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	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 10.6g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	30% 11.3g	89.5% 34g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	81% 45.4g	116% 65g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Candies, sugar-coated almonds	Brazilnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	19% 0.23mg	233% 2.8mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	94% 1.22mg	12.2% 0.16mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	28.3% 4.54mg	8.36% 1.34mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	14% 0.71mg	16.7% 0.83mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	21% 0.27mg	35.2% 0.46mg	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	17% 68μg	25% 100μg	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	3.53% 3.18mg	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	374% 56mg	171% 25.6mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Candies, sugar-coated almonds	Brazilnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	45.4% 454mg	72.6% 726mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	295% 2.66mg	878% 7.9mg	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	108% 8.6mg	138% 11mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	148% 621mg	406% 1706mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	221% 5.1mg	241% 5.55mg	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	470% 3289mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	34% 1157mg	88% 2989mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	14% 7.7μg	15810% 8695μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.93% 59mg	0.91% 13.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	64.3% 7.08mg	167% 18.4mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.28% 10.4g	0.42% 15.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Candies, sugar-coated almonds VS Brazilnuts per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Candies, sugar-coated almonds versus 1 lb of Brazilnuts to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Candies, sugar-coated almonds vs Brazilnuts:

• 1 pound of Candies, sugar-coated almonds has 7.7 times more Vitamin B2, 3.4 times more Vitamin B3 and 2.2 times more Vitamin E than Brazilnuts.
• While 1 lb of Dried Brazilnuts contains 12.3 times more Vitamin B1, 1.7 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.5 times more Vitamin B9 than Candies, sugar-coated almonds.
• Both Candies, sugar-coated almonds and Brazilnuts provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Brazilnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3
• Both Candies, sugar-coated almonds as well as Dried Brazilnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Vitamin K in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Candies, sugar-coated almonds vs Brazilnuts:

• 1 lb of Dried Brazilnuts contains 1.6 times more Calcium, 3 times more Copper, 1.3 times more Iron, 2.7 times more Magnesium, 4.4 times more Phosphorus, 2.6 times more Potassium, 1127.6 times more Selenium and 2.6 times more Zinc than Candies, sugar-coated almonds.
• Both Candies, sugar-coated almonds and Brazilnuts contain similar levels of Manganese per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Candies, sugar-coated almonds has 5.8 times more Carbohydrate and 26.8 times more Sugars than Brazilnuts.
• While 1 lb of Dried Brazilnuts contains 1.4 times more Energy, 3.7 times more Fat, 8.3 times more Saturated Fat, more Omega 3, 6.2 times more Omega 6, 3 times more Fiber and 1.4 times more Protein than Candies, sugar-coated almonds.
• 1 pound of Candies, sugar-coated almonds provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3