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

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What are the differences between caramello and mounds candy bar?

  • Caramello is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat, yet mounds candy bar is higher in iron and fiber.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 39% more.
  • Caramello has 14 times more monounsaturated fat than mounds candy bar. While caramello has 5.29g of monounsaturated fat, mounds candy bar has only 0.39g.
  • The amount of cholesterol in mounds candy bar is lower.

We used Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 64% 30% 41% 0% 0% 64% 16% 0% 0%
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 +914.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.9%
Contains more IronIron +91.7%
~equal in Potassium ~321mg

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 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +325%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 21% 64% 7% 2%
Protein: 6.19 g
Fats: 21.19 g
Carbs: 63.81 g
Water: 6.79 g
Other: 2.02 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 ProteinProtein +34.6%
Contains more OtherOther +74.1%
Contains more FatsFats +25.5%
Contains more WaterWater +33.3%
~equal in Carbs ~58.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 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 -38.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1256.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +350%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramello Mounds candy bar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Caramello Mounds candy bar DV% diff.
Copper 0.4mg 44%
Manganese 0.948mg 41%
Saturated fat 12.72g 20.58g 36%
Calcium 213mg 21mg 19%
Magnesium 55mg 13%
Iron 1.09mg 2.09mg 13%
Selenium 6.6µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.29g 0.39g 12%
Fiber 1.2g 3.7g 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 10%
Fats 21.19g 26.6g 8%
Cholesterol 27mg 2mg 8%
Phosphorus 150mg 91mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 4%
Caffeine 17mg 4%
Protein 6.19g 4.6g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 0.14g 3%
Choline 11.8mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Carbs 63.81g 58.59g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 2%
Calories 462kcal 486kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 341mg 321mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.4mg 1%
Sodium 122mg 145mg 1%
Net carbs 62.61g 54.89g N/A
Sugar 56.92g 46.19g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramello 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
0%
Caramello
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Caramello
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.73g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Caramello
Caramello contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.86g)
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. Caramello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167975/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.