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

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Differences between Mounds candy bar and Reesesticks

  • Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, Copper, Selenium, and Iron, while Reesesticks has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 41% higher.
  • Reesesticks contain 9 times less Selenium than Mounds candy bar. Mounds candy bar contains 6.6µg of Selenium, while Reesesticks contain 0.7µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Reesesticks are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate.

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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 +60.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -45.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +842.9%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.2%
Equal in Potassium - 295
Equal in Zinc - 0.99
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 22% 49% 35% 62% 27% 35% 27% 67% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +60.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -45.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +842.9%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.2%
Equal in Potassium - 295
Equal in Zinc - 0.99

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 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1357.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +268.8%
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 4% 56% 0% 2% 33% 24% 69% 27% 19% 30% 19% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1357.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +268.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +465.6%
Contains more Protein +107.2%
Contains more Fats +17.8%
Contains more Other +85.3%
Equal in Carbs - 55.38
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Water +465.6%
Contains more Protein +107.2%
Contains more Fats +17.8%
Contains more Other +85.3%
Equal in Carbs - 55.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2674.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3242.9%
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2674.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3242.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Reesesticks Opinion
Net carbs 54.89g 52.08g Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 26.6g 31.34g Reesesticks
Carbs 58.59g 55.38g Mounds candy bar
Calories 486kcal 521kcal Reesesticks
Sugar 46.19g 40.33g Reesesticks
Fiber 3.7g 3.3g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 70mg Reesesticks
Iron 2.09mg 1.3mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 49mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 144mg Reesesticks
Potassium 321mg 295mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 264mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.99mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.2mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 0.7µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.6mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.1mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.44mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.08mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 40µg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.9µg Reesesticks
Cholesterol 2mg 6mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 13.21g Reesesticks
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 4.68g Reesesticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mounds candy bar Reesesticks
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%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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 ($)

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. Reesesticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169628/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.