Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar
Whole food · Sweets
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The ALMOND JOY is a classic candy bar featuring a chewy coconut center and whole almonds, all enrobed in a rich milk chocolate coating. Its signature texture combines the fibrous bite of coconut with the satisfying crunch of almonds, creating a sweet, tropical, and nutty flavor profile. Nutritionally, it is a high-energy, sugar-dense treat with a notable amount of fat from both coconut and chocolate.
Calorie split: 3% protein · 48% carbs · 49% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the iconic combination of sweet coconut, crunchy almonds, and smooth chocolate, which delivers a satisfying, multi-texture experience. It's often associated with nostalgic comfort and is a go-to for a quick, indulgent pick-me-up.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (48g per 100g) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, and the saturated fat from coconut and chocolate is significant. Those with nut allergies must avoid it entirely. To mitigate sugar impact, enjoy a small portion (e.g., half a bar) and pair it with a source of protein or fiber, like a handful of unsalted nuts or a piece of cheese, to slow absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates and fats
- Contains dietary fiber from coconut and almonds
- Offers plant-based protein from almonds
- Source of minerals like manganese and copper from coconut
- A familiar, comforting treat for many
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The ALMOND JOY was created in 1946 as a rebranding of the earlier 'Dream Bar,' which lacked the signature whole almonds.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 8.2 g |
| Energy | 479 kcal |
| Energy | 2003 kj |
| Protein | 4.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 26.9 g |
| Ash | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 59.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 48.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 64.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.3 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 112 mg |
| Potassium, K | 254 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 142 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.70 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU | 42.0 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 17.6 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.3 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 4.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Candies, honey-combed, with peanut butter — USDA does not publish this profile for Candies.
| Tryptophan | 0.09 g |
| Threonine | 0.21 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.24 g |
| Leucine | 0.61 g |
| Lysine | 0.27 g |
| Methionine | 0.10 g |
| Cystine | 0.09 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.47 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.33 g |
| Valine | 0.31 g |
| Arginine | 1.1 g |
| Histidine | 0.22 g |
| Alanine | 0.36 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.0 g |
| Glycine | 0.56 g |
| Proline | 0.55 g |
| Serine | 0.58 g |
FAQ
Is ALMOND JOY gluten-free?
The ingredients (coconut, almonds, chocolate, sugar) are naturally gluten-free, but it is manufactured in facilities that may process wheat, so it is not certified gluten-free and poses a cross-contamination risk for those with celiac disease.
Why does it have so much sugar?
As a candy bar, its primary ingredients are sugar, chocolate, and sweetened coconut, making it a confection designed for sweetness and energy density rather than nutritional balance.
Can I eat it on a keto diet?
No. With nearly 60g of carbohydrates per 100g, it is far too high in carbs for a standard ketogenic diet, which typically limits daily carbs to 20-50g.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.79 kcal/g · 3% calories from protein · 5.0 g fiber · 48.3 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.56 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.