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Mounds candy bar vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mounds candy bar and Sugar substitute

  • Mounds candy bar has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium, while Sugar substitute has more Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 86% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 57 times less Copper than Mounds candy bar. Mounds candy bar contains 0.4mg of Copper, while Sugar substitute contains 0.007mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mounds candy bar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 +1206.3%
Contains more Magnesium +816.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1037.5%
Contains more Potassium +723.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Zinc +2650%
Contains more Copper +5614.3%
Contains more Manganese +4209.1%
Contains more Calcium +4085.7%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +1206.3%
Contains more Magnesium +816.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1037.5%
Contains more Potassium +723.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Zinc +2650%
Contains more Copper +5614.3%
Contains more Manganese +4209.1%
Contains more Calcium +4085.7%

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 B1 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +123.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +247.4%
Equal in Water - 9.14
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +123.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +247.4%
Equal in Water - 9.14

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 54.89g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 4.6g 2.06g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 0g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 486kcal 347kcal Mounds candy bar
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 46.19g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 3.7g 0.6g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 2.09mg 0.16mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 6mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 8mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg 39mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 572mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.04mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.007mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 0.022mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.015mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.015mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.08mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.015mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 2mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 20.58g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g Mounds candy bar

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Mounds candy bar Sugar substitute
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.16g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.