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

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Differences between Mounds candy bar and Raisinets

  • Mounds candy bar has more Iron, and Fiber, while Raisinets has more Calcium.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% higher.
  • Raisinets contain 4 times less Sodium than Mounds candy bar. Mounds candy bar contains 145mg of Sodium, while Raisinets contain 33mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, NESTLE, RAISINETS Chocolate Covered Raisins.

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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 +74.2%
Contains more Calcium +304.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
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 26% 45% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +74.2%
Contains more Calcium +304.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
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 5% 0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +56.5%
Contains more Water +41.4%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.4
Equal in Other - 1.2
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% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 17 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +56.5%
Contains more Water +41.4%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.4
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Raisinets Opinion
Net carbs 54.89g 68.8g Raisinets
Protein 4.6g 4.4g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 17g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 71g Raisinets
Calories 486kcal 422kcal Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 59g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 2.2g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 85mg Raisinets
Iron 2.09mg 1.2mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 33mg Raisinets
Zinc 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 77IU Raisinets
Vitamin E 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.6mg Raisinets
Vitamin B1 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.058mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 2mg 11mg Mounds candy bar
Trans Fat 0.08g Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 11g Raisinets
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g Mounds candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mounds candy bar Raisinets
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Raisinets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
7%
Raisinets

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisinets
Raisinets contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisinets
Raisinets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.58g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Raisinets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169587/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.