The best replacement for candela is lumens.

The best alternatives to candela are rated as following:
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★★★★  candlepower
★★★  lux
★★  cynosure
★  foot candle
★  nits
★  palomar
★  cutera
★  lumen
★  footcandle
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  lumenis
  foot candles

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