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Mounds candy bar vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mounds candy bar and Ice cream?

  • Mounds candy bar is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Fiber, yet Ice cream is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 69% more.
  • Mounds candy bar has 119 times more Manganese than Ice cream. While Mounds candy bar has 0.948mg of Manganese, Ice cream has only 0.008mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ice cream is lower.

We used Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Ice creams, vanilla types 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 Iron +2222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +292.9%
Contains more Potassium +61.3%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
Contains more Copper +1639.1%
Contains more Manganese +11750%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Calcium +509.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -44.8%
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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +2222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +292.9%
Contains more Potassium +61.3%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
Contains more Copper +1639.1%
Contains more Manganese +11750%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Calcium +509.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -44.8%

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 B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Fats +141.8%
Contains more Carbs +148.3%
Contains more Other +28.9%
Contains more Water +574%
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Fats +141.8%
Contains more Carbs +148.3%
Contains more Other +28.9%
Contains more Water +574%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +661.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.9%
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +661.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.9%

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 Ice cream
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 54.89g 22.9g Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 3.5g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 11g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 23.6g Mounds candy bar
Calories 486kcal 207kcal Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 21.22g Ice cream
Fiber 3.7g 0.7g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 2.09mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 14mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 105mg Ice cream
Potassium 321mg 199mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 80mg Ice cream
Zinc 1.1mg 0.69mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.023mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 0.008mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 1.8µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.041mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.116mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.048mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 5µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg Mounds candy bar
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 2mg 44mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 6.79g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.452g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Ice cream
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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/nutrients
  2. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.