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Marshmallow vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Marshmallow and Mounds candy bar different?

  • Mounds candy bar is higher than Marshmallow in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Mounds candy bar covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 103% more than Marshmallow.
  • Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, marshmallows 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.
Contains less Sodium -44.8%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +808.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2650%
Contains more Phosphorus +1037.5%
Contains more Potassium +6320%
Contains more Zinc +2650%
Contains more Copper +312.4%
Contains more Manganese +11750%
Contains more Selenium +288.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 79% 40% 39% 29% 19% 30% 134% 124% 36%
Contains less Sodium -44.8%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +808.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2650%
Contains more Phosphorus +1037.5%
Contains more Potassium +6320%
Contains more Zinc +2650%
Contains more Copper +312.4%
Contains more Manganese +11750%
Contains more Selenium +288.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +38.8%
Contains more Water +81.2%
Contains more Protein +155.6%
Contains more Fats +13200%
Contains more Other +286.7%
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
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 Carbs +38.8%
Contains more Water +81.2%
Contains more Protein +155.6%
Contains more Fats +13200%
Contains more Other +286.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.9%
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Mounds candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 54.89g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 4.6g Mounds candy bar
Fats 0.2g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 81.3g 58.59g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Sugar 57.56g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 0.1g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 3mg 21mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 0.23mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 2mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 8mg 91mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 5mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 80mg 145mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.04mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.097mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.008mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 1.7µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.058mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 1µg 6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 20.58g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.39g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.14g Mounds candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Marshmallow Mounds candy bar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Marshmallow
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.524g)

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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.