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

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

  • Reese's fast break has more Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mounds candy bar is 62% higher.
  • Mounds candy bar has 13 times less Vitamin B3 than Reese's fast break. Reese's fast break has 3.57mg of Vitamin B3, while Mounds candy bar has 0.277mg.
  • Mounds candy bar is lower in Sodium.

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

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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.
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break
2
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8
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar
Contains more Calcium +190.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
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 +∞%
Reese's fast break
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 36% 35% 56% 26% 44% 26% 60% 0% 0%
Mounds candy bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 79% 40% 39% 29% 19% 30% 134% 124% 36%
Contains more Calcium +190.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
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 +∞%

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.
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break
6
:
5
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4
Reese's fast break
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%
Mounds candy bar
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break
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2
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar
Contains more Protein +88.3%
Contains more Other +91.4%
Contains more Fats +13.6%
Contains more Water +120.7%
Equal in Carbs - 58.59
Reese's fast break
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
Mounds candy bar
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Protein +88.3%
Contains more Other +91.4%
Contains more Fats +13.6%
Contains more Water +120.7%
Equal in Carbs - 58.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break
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0
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2192.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2992.9%
Reese's fast break
38% 42% 20%
Saturated Fat: 8.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.33 g
Mounds candy bar
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 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.
Reese's fast break Mounds candy bar
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 Reese's fast break Mounds candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 54.89g Reese's fast break
Protein 8.66g 4.6g Reese's fast break
Fats 23.42g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 61.6g 58.59g Reese's fast break
Calories 474kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Sugar 53.08g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 2.9g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 61mg 21mg Reese's fast break
Iron 0.96mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 48mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 130mg 91mg Reese's fast break
Potassium 284mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 330mg 145mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 0.94mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.18mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 0µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Reese's fast break
Vitamin E 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.049mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.058mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B3 3.57mg 0.277mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.245mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 39µg 6µg Reese's fast break
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 4mg 2mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 8.23g 20.58g Reese's fast break
Monounsaturated Fat 8.94g 0.39g Reese's fast break
Polyunsaturated fat 4.33g 0.14g Reese's fast break

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Reese's fast break Mounds candy bar
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
16%
Reese's fast break
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Reese's fast break
53%
Mounds candy bar

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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/nutrients
  2. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.