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Caramel vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramel and Mounds candy bar?

  • Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, yet Mounds candy bar is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 91% higher.
  • Caramel contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +557.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +223.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more IronIron +1392.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8518.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266.7%

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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +31.4%
Contains more OtherOther +55.2%
Contains more FatsFats +228.4%
~equal in Protein ~4.6g
~equal in Water ~9.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 -88%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +295.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2384.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 382kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 4.6g
Fats 8.1g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg
Net carbs 77g 54.89g Caramel
Carbs 77g 58.59g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 2mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 17mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 138mg 21mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 0.14mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 65.5g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 0g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.018mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 0.44mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 114mg 91mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 145mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.19mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 1.8µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.049mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.058mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.245mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Caramel
Folate 4µg 6µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 8mg 11.8mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 2.476g 20.58g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.39g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.14g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Mounds candy bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
15%
Caramel
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.104g)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.