Almond Joy Candy Bar
The Almond Joy is a classic American candy bar featuring a sweet coconut filling and whole almonds, all coated in a smooth milk chocolate shell. It was created by the Hershey Company and is a beloved staple in the United States, often associated with nostalgic, tropical flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This candy bar is high in fat and carbohydrates, providing a quick energy boost but minimal protein. A standard single bar contains roughly 230 calories, with a significant portion coming from saturated fat and added sugars.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 260 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 21 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 110 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
| Folate | 10 mcg |
Per 1 bar (56 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Almond Joy is culturally iconic for its catchy advertising jingle and its twin candy bar, the Mounds, which lacks almonds and uses dark chocolate. Nutritionally, it offers small amounts of iron and magnesium from the almonds, but is primarily enjoyed as an occasional indulgence rather than a nutrient-dense food.
