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

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Almonds	14%	72%	14%
Candies, sugar-coated almonds	8%	34%	58%

Macro Nutrients

	Almonds	Candies, sugar-coated almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	91% 2626kcal	72.7% 2109kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	233% 226g	84% 81.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	54% 17.2g	27.6% 8.84g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.85% 0.014g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	329% 56g	104% 17.7g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	75% 98g	238% 310g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	27.2% 19.7g	391% 283g	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	0.69% 0.5g	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	% 0.77g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 18g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	149% 56.7g	30% 11.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	171% 96g	81% 45.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Almonds	Candies, sugar-coated almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	77.5% 0.93mg	19% 0.23mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	397% 5.16mg	94% 1.22mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	103% 16.4mg	28.3% 4.54mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	42.7% 2.14mg	14% 0.71mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	48% 0.62mg	21% 0.27mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	862% 259μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	50% 200μg	17% 68μg	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% 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	775% 116mg	374% 56mg	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

	Almonds	Candies, sugar-coated almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	122% 1220mg	45.4% 454mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	520% 4.68mg	295% 2.66mg	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	210% 17mg	108% 8.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	292% 1225mg	148% 621mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	430% 9.9mg	221% 5.1mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	457% 205μg	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	312% 2182mg	108% 753mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	98% 3325mg	34% 1157mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	34% 18.6μg	14% 7.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.3% 4.54mg	3.93% 59mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	129% 14mg	64.3% 7.08mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.54% 20g	0.28% 10.4g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

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

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

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

• 1 pound of Almonds has 4.1 times more Vitamin B1, 4.2 times more Vitamin B2, 3.6 times more Vitamin B3, 3 times more Vitamin B5, 2.3 times more Vitamin B6, 2.9 times more Vitamin B9 and 2.1 times more Vitamin E than Candies, sugar-coated almonds.
• Both Almonds as well as Candies, sugar-coated almonds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Vitamin K in one pound.

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

• 1 pound of Almonds has 2.7 times more Calcium, 1.8 times more Copper, 2 times more Iron, 2 times more Magnesium, 1.9 times more Manganese, 2.9 times more Phosphorus, 2.9 times more Potassium, 2.4 times more Selenium and 2 times more Zinc than Candies, sugar-coated almonds.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Almonds has 1.2 times more Energy, 2.8 times more Fat, 2 times more Saturated Fat, 3.2 times more Omega 6, 5 times more Fiber and 2.1 times more Protein than Candies, sugar-coated almonds.
• While 1 lb of Candies, sugar-coated almonds contains 3.2 times more Carbohydrate and 14.4 times more Sugars than Almonds.
• Both Almonds as well as Candies, sugar-coated almonds provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 in one pound.