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

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What are the main differences between Molasses and Mounds candy bar?

  • Molasses are richer in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, yet Mounds candy bar is richer in Fiber.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% higher.
  • Molasses have 10 times more Calcium than Mounds candy bar. Molasses have 205mg of Calcium, while Mounds candy bar has 21mg.
  • Molasses contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Molasses and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar types in this comparison.

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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 more Calcium +876.2%
Contains more Iron +125.8%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Potassium +356.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Copper +21.8%
Contains more Manganese +61.4%
Contains more Selenium +169.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.5%
Contains more Zinc +279.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 79% 40% 39% 29% 19% 30% 134% 124% 36%
Contains more Calcium +876.2%
Contains more Iron +125.8%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Potassium +356.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Copper +21.8%
Contains more Manganese +61.4%
Contains more Selenium +169.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.5%
Contains more Zinc +279.3%

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 B3 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2800%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 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 B3 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2800%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Contains more Water +141.7%
Contains more Other +184.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +26500%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 +27.5%
Contains more Water +141.7%
Contains more Other +184.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +26500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1118.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1118.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Mounds candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 54.89g Molasses
Protein 0g 4.6g Mounds candy bar
Fats 0.1g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 74.73g 58.59g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 0g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 205mg 21mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 2.09mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 55mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 91mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 1464mg 321mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 145mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.487mg 0.4mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.948mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 6.6µg Molasses
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.058mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.277mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.245mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.09mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 20.58g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.39g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.14g Mounds candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Molasses 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
19%
Molasses
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.562g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.