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Mounds candy bar vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mounds candy bar and Sorghum syrup?

  • Mounds candy bar is higher in Copper, and Fiber, yet Sorghum syrup is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sorghum syrup is lower.

We used Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Syrups, sorghum types 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Zinc +168.3%
Contains more Copper +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +288.2%
Contains more Calcium +614.3%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +211.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Manganese +61.4%
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 45% 143% 72% 24% 89% 2% 12% 44% 200% 10%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Zinc +168.3%
Contains more Copper +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +288.2%
Contains more Calcium +614.3%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +211.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Manganese +61.4%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 2% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Water +150.8%
Contains more Other +106.9%
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Water +150.8%
Contains more Other +106.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Sorghum syrup Opinion
Net carbs 54.89g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Protein 4.6g 0g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 0g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Calories 486kcal 290kcal Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 74.9g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 0g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 2.09mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 55mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 91mg 56mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 145mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 1.1mg 0.41mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.13mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 6.6µg 1.7µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.155mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.1mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Folate 6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g Mounds candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Sorghum syrup
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
22%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.58g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.71g)
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 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.
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.