Candies, sugar-coated almonds vs Egg custards, dry mix
Original comparison by NutriVerdict
Bottom line: Egg custards, dry mix is the more nutrient-dense of the two, scoring 42 of 100 to 38 for Candies, sugar-coated almonds.
Egg custards, dry mix edges out sugar-coated almonds on nutrient density, scoring 42 of 100 against 38 of 100. The custard mix runs lower in calories at 410 per 100g versus 465, and carries less than half the fat at 6.4g compared with 17.9g. It does give up fiber entirely, at 0g against the almonds' 2.5g, and its sodium is far higher at 281mg versus just 13mg.
Pick the egg custard mix when trimming calories and fat matters most, since it saves 55 calories and more than 11g of fat per 100g. Pick the sugar-coated almonds when sodium is the concern, as 13mg is negligible next to 281mg, or when a trace of fiber is worth having. Neither scores well overall, so this is mainly a choice between two dessert-category trade-offs rather than a genuinely nutrient-dense pick.
Head to head, per 100 g
| Metric | Candies | Egg custards, dry mix |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Density Score | 38 | 42 |
| Calories | 465 kcal | 410 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 6.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g | 83 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 63 g | - |
| Total fat | 18 g | 6.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 281 mg |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 540 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 228 mg |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 137 mg | 45 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 ug | 63 ug |
| Vitamin E | 12 mg | - |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 258 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
Is Egg custards, dry mix healthier than Candies, sugar-coated almonds?
On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Egg custards, dry mix scores higher, 42 of 100 to 38. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.
Which has more protein, Candies, sugar-coated almonds or Egg custards, dry mix?
Candies, sugar-coated almonds has more protein, 10 g per 100 g to 6.9 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Egg custards, dry mix is lower in calories, 410 kcal per 100 g to 465 kcal.
Which has more fiber?
Candies, sugar-coated almonds has more dietary fiber, 2.5 g per 100 g to 0 g.