Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Almond paste VS Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Almond paste	8%	52%	40%
Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate	16%	8%	76%

Macro Nutrients

	Almond paste	Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	71.6% 2077kcal	56.8% 1647kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	130% 126g	14.5% 14g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	37.3% 12g	18.7% 6g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	56.4% 0.9g	7.1% 0.11g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	149% 25.3g	15% 2.56g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	167% 217g	243% 316g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	227% 164g	188% 136g	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	100% 72.6g	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	% 54g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 2.36g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	57.3% 21.8g	68% 26g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	73% 41g	115% 64g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Almond paste	Formulated bar, POWER BAR, 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	3047% 36.6mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	144% 1.88mg	670% 8.7mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	40.3% 6.45mg	924% 148mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	10.3% 0.51mg	1442% 72mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	12.6% 0.16mg	768% 9.98mg	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	697% 2790μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	1058% 25.4μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0.5% 0.45mg	465% 419mg	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	250% 37.6mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	4.16% 5μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Almond paste	Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	78% 780mg	229% 2286mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	229% 2.06mg	721% 6.5mg	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	91% 7.26mg	663% 53mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	140% 590mg	268% 1125mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	169% 3.9mg	318% 7.3mg	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	398% 2785mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	42% 1424mg	48.3% 1642mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	34.6% 19μg	64.3% 35.4μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.72% 41mg	93% 1397mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	61% 6.7mg	411% 45mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.73% 64g	1.2% 44.6g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Almond paste VS Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate per 1 lb

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Almond paste vs Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate:

• 1 pound of Almond paste has 1.6 times more Vitamin E than Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate.
• While 1 lb of Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate contains 98.3 times more Vitamin B1, 4.6 times more Vitamin B2, 22.9 times more Vitamin B3, 140.7 times more Vitamin B5, 61.1 times more Vitamin B6, 8.4 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin B12 and 923 times more Vitamin C than Almond paste.
• 1 pound of Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C
• Both Almond paste as well as Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and Vitamin K in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Almond paste vs Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate:

• 1 lb of Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate contains 2.9 times more Calcium, 3.1 times more Copper, 7.3 times more Iron, 1.9 times more Magnesium, 1.9 times more Manganese, 2.4 times more Phosphorus, 1.9 times more Selenium, 34.2 times more Sodium and 6.7 times more Zinc than Almond paste.
• Both Almond paste and Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate contain similar levels of Potassium per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Almond paste has 1.3 times more Energy, 8.9 times more Fat, 2 times more Saturated Fat, 8 times more Omega 3, 9.9 times more Omega 6 and 1.2 times more Sugars than Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate.
• While 1 lb of Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate contains 1.5 times more Carbohydrate and 1.6 times more Protein than Almond paste.
• Both Almond paste and Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate offer comparable quantities of Fiber per one pound.
• 1 pound of Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3