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

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How are Mounds candy bar and Gumdrop different?

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

Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces 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 more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +422.5%
Contains more Magnesium +5400%
Contains more Phosphorus +9000%
Contains more Potassium +6320%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +3233.3%
Contains more Manganese +9380%
Contains more Selenium +725%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 79% 40% 39% 29% 19% 30% 134% 124% 36%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 1% 1% 1% 6% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +422.5%
Contains more Magnesium +5400%
Contains more Phosphorus +9000%
Contains more Potassium +6320%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +3233.3%
Contains more Manganese +9380%
Contains more Selenium +725%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%

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 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2670%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1700%
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% 4% 0% 2% 13% 14% 6% 15% 21% 5% 0% 4%
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% 2% 3% 1% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2670%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1700%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +805%
Contains more Other +1060%
Contains more Carbs +68.8%
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +805%
Contains more Other +1060%
Contains more Carbs +68.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mounds candy bar Gumdrop
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 Mounds candy bar Gumdrop Opinion
Net carbs 54.89g 98.8g Gumdrop
Protein 4.6g 0g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 0g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 98.9g Gumdrop
Calories 486kcal 396kcal Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 58.97g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 0.1g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 3mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 1mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 1mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg 5mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 44mg Gumdrop
Zinc 1.1mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.012mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 0.01mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 0.8µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.006mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.013mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.01mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.012mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.005mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Gumdrop
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0g Gumdrop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g Mounds candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Gumdrop
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
7%
Mounds candy bar
1%
Gumdrop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
3%
Gumdrop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.58g)

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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/nutrients
  2. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.