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Mounds candy bar vs. Tootsie roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mounds candy bar and Tootsie roll?

  • Mounds candy bar is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Selenium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Tootsie roll is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 98% higher.
  • Mounds candy bar has 37 times more Fiber than Tootsie roll. Mounds candy bar has 3.7g of Fiber, while Tootsie roll has 0.1g.
  • Tootsie roll contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll types in this comparison.

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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 +161.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.6%
Contains more Potassium +176.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +207.7%
Contains more Manganese +1917%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
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 11% 30% 16% 25% 11% 6% 11% 44% 7% 12%
Contains more Iron +161.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.6%
Contains more Potassium +176.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +207.7%
Contains more Manganese +1917%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +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% 14% 0% 0% 14% 17% 4% 18% 3% 7% 0% 24%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +189.3%
Contains more Fats +703.6%
Contains more Water +35.3%
Contains more Other +70.6%
Contains more Carbs +49.7%
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
3% 88% 7%
Protein: 1.59 g
Fats: 3.31 g
Carbs: 87.73 g
Water: 6.69 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +189.3%
Contains more Fats +703.6%
Contains more Water +35.3%
Contains more Other +70.6%
Contains more Carbs +49.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +394.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
31% 61% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.967 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.266 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +394.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Tootsie roll Opinion
Net carbs 54.89g 87.63g Tootsie roll
Protein 4.6g 1.59g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 3.31g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 87.73g Tootsie roll
Calories 486kcal 387kcal Mounds candy bar
Starch 15.3g Tootsie roll
Fructose 0.4g Tootsie roll
Sugar 46.19g 56.32g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 0.1g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 36mg Tootsie roll
Iron 2.09mg 0.8mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 22mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 57mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg 116mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 44mg Tootsie roll
Zinc 1.1mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.13mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 0.047mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 2.2µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.65mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.056mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.07mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.21mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.29mg Tootsie roll
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.01mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 9µg Tootsie roll
Vitamin K 1.6µg 9.6µg Tootsie roll
Tryptophan 0.19mg Tootsie roll
Threonine 0.04mg Tootsie roll
Isoleucine 0.06mg Tootsie roll
Leucine 0.11mg Tootsie roll
Lysine 0.09mg Tootsie roll
Methionine 0.01mg Tootsie roll
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Tootsie roll
Valine 0.08mg Tootsie roll
Histidine 0.03mg Tootsie roll
Cholesterol 2mg 2mg
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0.967g Tootsie roll
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 1.929g Tootsie roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.266g Tootsie roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.016g Tootsie roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Tootsie roll
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
8%
Tootsie roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
17%
Tootsie roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tootsie roll
Tootsie roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.613g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (2 mg)
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. Tootsie roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167971/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.