USDA Standard Reference · Sweets
Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 167562, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 479
- Calorieshigh density
- 4.1g
- Proteinmoderate · 8% DV
- 59.5g
- Carbshigh · 22% DV
- 26.9g
- Fathigh · 35% DV
Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar contains 479 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 4.1g of protein, 26.9g of fat, and 59.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 33% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar is sugar-heavy, with 48.3g of sugar per 100g.
- 4.1g
- protein per 100g
- Top 67%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 479
- calories per 100g
- 5.0g
- fiber per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar contains 479 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 4.1g of protein, 26.9g of fat, and 59.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 5.0g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar is catalogued there as FDC ID 167562, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Sweets" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar reads as good fiber source within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Sweets group for context.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.
At 18% of the Daily Value for fiber, this is a good source that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.
Allergen indicators
Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:
- Tree Nuts
Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
479 kcal = 24% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar compares to Sweets
Per 100 g, against the average across all sweets foods in USDA FoodData Central.
58% Higher in protein than 58% of sweets on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Sweets group. Compare against a specific food →
Where Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar ranks on protein
Its 4.1g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
4 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
Where Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar sits among Sweets
Plotted by protein and calorie percentile among the 306 Sweets foods with both values, not raw amounts, so foods of very different sizes compare fairly.
Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar: 58th protein percentile, 75th calorie percentile among Sweets foods
Read the chart as text
- Snacks, fruit leather, pieces: Protein percentile 17, Calorie percentile 45
- Ice creams, vanilla, light: Protein percentile 66, Calorie percentile 27
- Ice creams, chocolate, light: Protein percentile 69, Calorie percentile 28
- Puddings, all flavors except chocolate, low calorie, regular, dry mix: Protein percentile 25, Calorie percentile 44
- Candies, HERSHEY'S GOLDEN ALMOND SOLITAIRES: Protein percentile 93, Calorie percentile 97
- Candies, marshmallows: Protein percentile 26, Calorie percentile 39
- Frozen novelties, juice type, orange: Protein percentile 13, Calorie percentile 6
- Candies, MR. GOODBAR Chocolate Bar: Protein percentile 92, Calorie percentile 91
- Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk: Protein percentile 55, Calorie percentile 17
- Puddings, lemon, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk: Protein percentile 36, Calorie percentile 9
- Puddings, chocolate, ready-to-eat, fat free: Protein percentile 27, Calorie percentile 5
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies: Protein percentile 59, Calorie percentile 74
- Puddings, coconut cream, dry mix, instant, prepared with whole milk: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 15
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies: Protein percentile 6, Calorie percentile 59
- Candies, milk chocolate coated raisins: Protein percentile 57, Calorie percentile 55
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits: Protein percentile 12, Calorie percentile 59
- Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular: Protein percentile 34, Calorie percentile 46
- Puddings, coconut cream, dry mix, regular, prepared with 2% milk: Protein percentile 42, Calorie percentile 8
- Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate: Protein percentile 89, Calorie percentile 86
- Jellies: Protein percentile 5, Calorie percentile 37
- Syrups, malt: Protein percentile 76, Calorie percentile 39
- Gelatin desserts, dry mix, with added ascorbic acid, sodium-citrate and salt: Protein percentile 84, Calorie percentile 52
- Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Butter Pecan: Protein percentile 55, Calorie percentile 27
- Candies, chocolate, dark, NFS (45-59% cacao solids 90%; 60-69% cacao solids 5%; 70-85% cacao solids 5%): Protein percentile 71, Calorie percentile 95
- Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar: Protein percentile 58, Calorie percentile 75
Read the chart
Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar ranks at the 58th percentile for protein and the 75th percentile for calories among Sweets foods (n=306).
- Snacks, fruit leather, pieces: 17th protein percentile, 45th calorie percentile
- Ice creams, vanilla, light: 66th protein percentile, 27th calorie percentile
- Ice creams, chocolate, light: 69th protein percentile, 28th calorie percentile
- Puddings, all flavors except chocolate, low calorie, regular, dry mix: 25th protein percentile, 44th calorie percentile
- Candies, HERSHEY'S GOLDEN ALMOND SOLITAIRES: 93rd protein percentile, 97th calorie percentile
- Candies, marshmallows: 26th protein percentile, 39th calorie percentile
- Frozen novelties, juice type, orange: 13th protein percentile, 6th calorie percentile
- Candies, MR. GOODBAR Chocolate Bar: 92nd protein percentile, 91st calorie percentile
- Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk: 55th protein percentile, 17th calorie percentile
- Puddings, lemon, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk: 36th protein percentile, 9th calorie percentile
- Puddings, chocolate, ready-to-eat, fat free: 27th protein percentile, 5th calorie percentile
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies: 59th protein percentile, 74th calorie percentile
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 59.5 G | 22% |
| Energy | 479 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.0 G | 18% |
| Protein | 4.1 G | 8% |
| Total Sugars | 48.3 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 26.9 G | 35% |
| Ash | 1.2 G | |
| Energy | 2003.0 kJ | |
| Water | 8.2 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1 MG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 64 MG | 5% |
| Iron, Fe | 1 MG | 7% |
| Potassium, K | 254 MG | 5% |
| Sodium, Na | 142 MG | 6% |
| Phosphorus, P | 112 MG | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 42 IU |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 4 MG | 1% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 17.6 G | 88% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.3 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.2 G |
Key takeaways
- Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar delivers 4.1g of protein per 100g, more than 33% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 479 calories per 100g - about at or above the sweets average of 330. Compare sweets
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits good fiber source patterns.
Nearby Foods
Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.
Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, POP'ABLES SNICKERS Brand Bite Size Candies
Candies, semisweet chocolate
Candies, coconut bar, not chocolate covered
Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter
Candies, 5TH AVENUE Candy Bar
→ Compare Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar side-by-side with Cocoa and Candies
Similar Protein Content
Other foods in Sweets closest to 4.1g protein per 100g, useful for protein-matched substitutions.
Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk
Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe
Candies, milk chocolate coated raisins
Ice creams, french vanilla, soft-serve
Frozen novelties, KLONDIKE, SLIM-A-BEAR Chocolate Cone
Candies, Mars Snackfood US, Milky Way Bar
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 167562) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.