Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Almond paste VS Candies, sweet chocolate

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Almond paste	8%	52%	40%
Candies, sweet chocolate	3%	54%	43%

Macro Nutrients

	Almond paste	Candies, sweet chocolate	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	71.6% 2077kcal	79.3% 2300kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	130% 126g	160% 155g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	37.3% 12g	285% 91g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	56.4% 0.9g	8.5% 0.14g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	149% 25.3g	25.6% 4.35g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	167% 217g	211% 274g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	227% 164g	322% 234g	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	57.3% 21.8g	65.7% 25g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	73% 41g	31.6% 17.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Almond paste	Candies, sweet chocolate	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	31% 0.37mg	7.56% 0.091mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	144% 1.88mg	83.7% 1.1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	40.3% 6.45mg	19% 3.04mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	10.3% 0.51mg	6.44% 0.32mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	12.6% 0.16mg	15% 0.2mg	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	82.8% 331μg	3.4% 13.6μg	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	0.5% 0.45mg	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	409% 61.4mg	7.86% 1.18mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	24% 28.6μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Almond paste	Candies, sweet chocolate	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	78% 780mg	11% 109mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	229% 2.06mg	289% 2.6mg	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	91% 7.26mg	156% 12.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	140% 590mg	122% 513mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	169% 3.9mg	97% 2.24mg	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	167% 1170mg	95% 667mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	42% 1424mg	38.7% 1315mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	34.6% 19μg	23% 12.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.72% 41mg	4.84% 72.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	61% 6.7mg	62% 6.8mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.73% 64g	0.061% 2.27g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Almond paste VS Candies, sweet chocolate per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Almond paste versus 1 lb of Candies, sweet chocolate to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Almond paste vs Candies, sweet chocolate:

• 1 pound of Almond paste has 4.1 times more Vitamin B1, 1.7 times more Vitamin B2, 2.1 times more Vitamin B3, 1.6 times more Vitamin B5, 24.3 times more Vitamin B9 and 52.1 times more Vitamin E than Candies, sweet chocolate.
• While 1 lb of Candies, sweet chocolate contains more Vitamin K than Almond paste.
• Both Almond paste and Candies, sweet chocolate provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
• 1 pound of Candies, sweet chocolate have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin E
• Both Almond paste as well as Candies, sweet chocolate have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Almond paste vs Candies, sweet chocolate:

• 1 pound of Almond paste has 7.2 times more Calcium, 1.7 times more Manganese, 1.8 times more Phosphorus and 1.5 times more Selenium than Candies, sweet chocolate.
• While 1 lb of Candies, sweet chocolate contains 1.3 times more Copper and 1.7 times more Iron than Almond paste.
• Both Almond paste and Candies, sweet chocolate contain similar levels of Magnesium, Potassium and Zinc per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Almond paste has 6.6 times more Omega 3, 5.8 times more Omega 6 and 2.3 times more Protein than Candies, sweet chocolate.
• While 1 lb of Candies, sweet chocolate contains 7.6 times more Saturated Fat, 1.3 times more Carbohydrate and 1.4 times more Sugars than Almond paste.
• Both Almond paste and Candies, sweet chocolate offer comparable quantities of Energy, Fat and Fiber per one pound.
• 1 pound of Candies, sweet chocolate provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3