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Bit-o-honey vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bit-o-honey and Mounds candy bar

  • The amount of Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Potassium in Mounds candy bar is higher than in Bit-o-honey.
  • Mounds candy bar covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 75% more than Bit-o-honey.
  • Mounds candy bar has 2 times less Sodium than Bit-o-honey. Bit-o-honey has 295mg of Sodium, while Mounds candy bar has 145mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
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 more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +685.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +629.5%
Contains more IronIron +945%
Contains more CopperCopper +1438.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2394.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +407.7%

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.
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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +372%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 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 CarbsCarbs +38.1%
Contains more OtherOther +12.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130%
Contains more FatsFats +254.7%
~equal in Water ~9.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 15% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 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 -73.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +164.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bit-o-honey Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 375kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 2g 4.6g Mounds candy bar
Fats 7.5g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.4mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 80.69g 54.89g Bit-o-honey
Carbs 80.89g 58.59g Bit-o-honey
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Bit-o-honey
Magnesium 7mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 35mg 21mg Bit-o-honey
Potassium 44mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 0.2mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 48g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 0.2g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.026mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 0.49mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 28mg 91mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 295mg 145mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.19mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.038mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 1.3µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.049mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.058mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.069mg 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 2µg 6µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 2.5mg 11.8mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 5.5g 20.58g Bit-o-honey
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 0.39g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.338g 0.14g Bit-o-honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bit-o-honey 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
4%
Bit-o-honey
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Bit-o-honey
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.08g)
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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.