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Mounds candy bar vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mounds candy bar and Reeses cups

  • Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Selenium, however, Reeses cups are richer in Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 49% more.
  • Reeses cups contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups.

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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
5
:
5
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +371.4%
Contains more Calcium +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Equal in Potassium - 343
Mounds candy bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 79% 40% 39% 29% 19% 30% 134% 124% 36%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +371.4%
Contains more Calcium +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Equal in Potassium - 343

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
2
:
9
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1520.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
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%
Reeses cups
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 1% 40% 26% 85% 38% 24% 38% 33% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1520.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar
2
:
3
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Water +528.5%
Contains more Protein +122.6%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Other +109.5%
Equal in Carbs - 55.36
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
Reeses cups
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Water +528.5%
Contains more Protein +122.6%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Other +109.5%
Equal in Carbs - 55.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar
0
:
3
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3259%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3828.6%
Mounds candy bar
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
Reeses cups
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.5 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3259%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3828.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Reeses cups Opinion
Net carbs 54.89g 51.76g Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 26.6g 30.53g Reeses cups
Carbs 58.59g 55.36g Mounds candy bar
Calories 486kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 46.19g 47.17g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 3.6g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 78mg Reeses cups
Iron 2.09mg 1.21mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 62mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 91mg 161mg Reeses cups
Potassium 321mg 343mg Reeses cups
Sodium 145mg 357mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.4mg 0.24mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 1.4µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.15mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Folate 6µg 50µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2µg Reeses cups
Cholesterol 2mg 6mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 10.73g Reeses cups
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Reeses cups
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
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.