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Mounds candy bar vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mounds candy bar and Fruit preserves different?

  • Mounds candy bar is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Fruit preserves are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mounds candy bar is 103% higher.
  • Mounds candy bar contains 24 times more Manganese than Fruit preserves. While Mounds candy bar contains 0.948mg of Manganese, Fruit preserves contain only 0.04mg.
  • Fruit preserves have less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Jams and preserves are the varieties 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.
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar
9
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Iron +326.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1275%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.9%
Contains more Potassium +316.9%
Contains more Zinc +1733.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +2270%
Contains more Selenium +230%
Contains less Sodium -77.9%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Mounds candy bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 79% 40% 39% 29% 19% 30% 134% 124% 36%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Iron +326.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1275%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.9%
Contains more Potassium +316.9%
Contains more Zinc +1733.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +2270%
Contains more Selenium +230%
Contains less Sodium -77.9%
Equal in Calcium - 20

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.
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar
6
:
3
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Mounds candy bar
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%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Folate +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar
3
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +1143.2%
Contains more Fats +37900%
Contains more Other +404.3%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Water +236.7%
Mounds candy bar
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +1143.2%
Contains more Fats +37900%
Contains more Other +404.3%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Water +236.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar
2
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +926.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Mounds candy bar
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +926.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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 Fruit preserves
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 54.89g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 4.6g 0.37g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 0.07g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 486kcal 278kcal Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 48.5g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 1.1g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 20mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 0.49mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 4mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 19mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg 77mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 1.1mg 0.06mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.1mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 0.04mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 2µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.12mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.016mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.076mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.036mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.02mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.02mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 11µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.038g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g Mounds candy bar

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Mounds candy bar Fruit preserves
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%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.57g)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.