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Cocoa bean vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa bean and Mounds candy bar different?

  • Cocoa bean is higher than Mounds candy bar in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily need of Copper 356% more than Mounds candy bar.
  • Cocoa bean contains 9 times more Magnesium than Mounds candy bar. Cocoa bean contains 476mg of Magnesium, while Mounds candy bar contains 55mg.
  • Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
10
:
0
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +642.6%
Contains more Magnesium +765.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +681.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Zinc +479.1%
Contains more Copper +801.8%
Contains more Manganese +294.2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Mounds candy bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 79% 40% 39% 29% 19% 30% 134% 124% 36%
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +642.6%
Contains more Magnesium +765.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +681.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Zinc +479.1%
Contains more Copper +801.8%
Contains more Manganese +294.2%
Contains more Selenium +100%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
7
:
2
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +693.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +766.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.245
Cocoa bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Mounds candy bar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 2% 13% 14% 6% 15% 21% 5% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +693.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +766.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.245

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
2
:
3
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar
Contains more Protein +293.5%
Contains more Other +572.4%
Contains more Fats +103.1%
Contains more Water +235.2%
Equal in Carbs - 58.59
Cocoa bean
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Mounds candy bar
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Protein +293.5%
Contains more Other +572.4%
Contains more Fats +103.1%
Contains more Water +235.2%
Equal in Carbs - 58.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
3
:
0
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1025.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Mounds candy bar
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1025.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa bean Mounds candy bar
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Mounds candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 54.89g Mounds candy bar
Protein 18.1g 4.6g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.3g 58.59g Mounds candy bar
Calories 220kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Sugar 1.76g 46.19g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 3.7g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 21mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 2.09mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 55mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 91mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 321mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 145mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 1.1mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.4mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 0.948mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 6.6µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.049mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.058mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.277mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.245mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.09mg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg 6µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.6µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 20.58g Cocoa bean
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 0.39g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.14g Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Mounds candy bar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cocoa bean
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.82g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/nutrients
  2. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.