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

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Important differences between Mounds candy bar and Fudge

  • Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Fudge.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 71% more.
  • Mounds candy bar contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Fudge. Mounds candy bar contains 0.09mg of Vitamin B6, while Fudge contains 0.012mg.
  • Fudge contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 Iron +18.1%
Contains more Magnesium +52.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +139.6%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Manganese +124.6%
Contains more Selenium +164%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Equal in Zinc - 1.11
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 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Iron +18.1%
Contains more Magnesium +52.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +139.6%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Manganese +124.6%
Contains more Selenium +164%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Equal in Zinc - 1.11

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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Fudge
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.18
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 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.5%
Contains more Fats +155.5%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%
Equal in Water - 9.81
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +92.5%
Contains more Fats +155.5%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%
Equal in Water - 9.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +654.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.4%
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +654.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.4%

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 Fudge
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 54.89g 74.74g Fudge
Protein 4.6g 2.39g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 10.41g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 76.44g Fudge
Calories 486kcal 411kcal Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 73.12g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 1.7g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 49mg Fudge
Iron 2.09mg 1.77mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 36mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 71mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg 134mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 45mg Fudge
Zinc 1.1mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.4mg 0.329mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 0.422mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 2.5µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.18mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.026mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.176mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.14mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.012mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 4µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 2mg 14mg Mounds candy bar
Trans Fat 0.165g Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 6.448g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.373g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.93g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
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?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.132g)

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.