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Apple butter vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple butter and Mounds candy bar?

  • Apple butter has less Copper, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Fiber, and Potassium than Mounds candy bar.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% higher.
  • Apple butter contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fruit butters, apple and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.2% 8% 12% 27% 1.6% 3.4% 2% 41% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 6.3% 28% 78% 133% 30% 39% 19% 124% 36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +252.7%
Contains more IronIron +574.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +1733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1037.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1550%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 1.3% 1% 0% 2.3% 4.4% 1.4% 2.9% 8.5% 0% 2.3% 0.75% 1.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 3.8% 0% 12% 13% 5.2% 15% 21% 0% 4% 4.5% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +77.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +461.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 56%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 42.47 g
Water: 56.45 g
Other: 0.39 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 WaterWater +523.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1079.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8766.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38%
Contains more OtherOther +197.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 10% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2337.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple butter Mounds candy bar
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple butter Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 173kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 0.39g 4.6g Mounds candy bar
Fats 0.3g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.4mg Apple butter
Net carbs 40.97g 54.89g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 42.47g 58.59g Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Apple butter
Magnesium 4mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 14mg 21mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 91mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 0.31mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 35.3g 46.19g Apple butter
Fiber 1.5g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.08mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 0.06mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 8mg 91mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 15mg 145mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Apple butter
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Apple butter
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.315mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 0.4µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.058mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 1µg 6µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 2.1mg 11.8mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 0.053g 20.58g Apple butter
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.39g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.14g Mounds candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple butter Mounds candy bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Apple butter
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apple butter
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

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 lower in Cholesterol?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.527g)
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 ($)

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. Apple butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168816/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.