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Mounds candy bar vs. Reese's fast break — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mounds candy bar and Reese's fast break

  • Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Selenium, however, Reese's fast break has more Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mounds candy bar is 62% higher.
  • Reese's fast break is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats.

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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 +117.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +190.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
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 19% 36% 35% 56% 26% 44% 26% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +117.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +190.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%

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 B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +550%
Equal in Vitamin C - 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 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 3% 0% 0% 2% 33% 24% 67% 26% 17% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +550%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +13.6%
Contains more Water +120.7%
Contains more Protein +88.3%
Contains more Other +91.4%
Equal in Carbs - 61.6
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more Fats +13.6%
Contains more Water +120.7%
Contains more Protein +88.3%
Contains more Other +91.4%
Equal in Carbs - 61.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2192.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2992.9%
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
38% 42% 20%
Saturated Fat: 8.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2192.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2992.9%

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 Reese's fast break
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Reese's fast break Opinion
Net carbs 54.89g 58.7g Reese's fast break
Protein 4.6g 8.66g Reese's fast break
Fats 26.6g 23.42g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 61.6g Reese's fast break
Calories 486kcal 474kcal Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 53.08g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 2.9g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 61mg Reese's fast break
Iron 2.09mg 0.96mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 48mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 130mg Reese's fast break
Potassium 321mg 284mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 330mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.94mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.18mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Reese's fast break
Vitamin E 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.13mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.1mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 3.57mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.42mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.07mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 39µg Reese's fast break
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 2mg 4mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 8.23g Reese's fast break
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 8.94g Reese's fast break
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 4.33g Reese's fast break

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Reese's fast break
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
16%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.35g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.