Candies, peanut bar vs Candies, sugar-coated almonds
Original comparison by NutriVerdict
Bottom line: Candies, sugar-coated almonds is the more nutrient-dense of the two, scoring 38 of 100 to 31 for Candies, peanut bar.
Sugar-coated almonds are the more nutrient-dense choice, scoring 38 of 100 against candies, peanut bar at 31 of 100. The peanut bar carries more protein, 15.5g versus 10g, and more fiber, 4.1g versus 2.5g, but it also packs nearly double the fat at 33.7g compared with 17.9g and more calories overall at 522 per 100g versus 465. Sodium is notably higher in the peanut bar too, 156mg against just 13mg.
Choose the peanut bar when protein and fiber per 100g are the priority and you are less concerned about fat or sodium. Choose sugar-coated almonds when keeping fat, calories, and sodium lower matters more, even though it means less protein and fiber. Both are candy-category items with high sugar content, 42.2g for the peanut bar and 62.5g for the almonds, so neither is a light choice regardless of which one wins on paper.
Head to head, per 100 g
| Metric | Candies, peanut bar | Candies |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Density Score | 31 | 38 |
| Calories | 522 kcal | 465 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g | 10 g |
| Carbohydrate | 47 g | 68 g |
| Dietary fiber | 4.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Sugars | 42 g | 63 g |
| Total fat | 34 g | 18 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 156 mg | 13 mg |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 255 mg |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 100 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 110 mg | 137 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 ug | 0 ug |
| Vitamin E | 4.1 mg | 12 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
Is Candies, sugar-coated almonds healthier than Candies, peanut bar?
On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Candies, sugar-coated almonds scores higher, 38 of 100 to 31. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.
Which has more protein, Candies, peanut bar or Candies, sugar-coated almonds?
Candies, peanut bar has more protein, 15.5 g per 100 g to 10 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Candies, sugar-coated almonds is lower in calories, 465 kcal per 100 g to 522 kcal.
Which has more fiber?
Candies, peanut bar has more dietary fiber, 4.1 g per 100 g to 2.5 g.