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

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

  • Sorghum syrup is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, yet Mounds candy bar is higher in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% more.
  • Sorghum syrup has 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Mounds candy bar. While Sorghum syrup has 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, Mounds candy bar has only 0.09mg.

We used Syrups, sorghum and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar 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 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%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Zinc +168.3%
Contains more Copper +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +288.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 143% 72% 24% 89% 2% 12% 44% 200% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 79% 40% 39% 29% 19% 30% 134% 124% 36%
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%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Zinc +168.3%
Contains more Copper +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +288.2%

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 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
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 B1 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Water +150.8%
Contains more Other +106.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
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 Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Water +150.8%
Contains more Other +106.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup 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
22%
Sorghum syrup
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
53%
Mounds candy bar

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.