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

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The main differences between Chocolate and Mounds candy bar

  • Mounds candy bar contains less Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Potassium than Chocolate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Chocolate is 74% higher.
  • Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +165.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.1%
Contains more IronIron +283.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +157%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120%

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 0% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 FatsFats +17.6%
Contains more OtherOther +46.6%
Contains more WaterWater +833%
~equal in Protein ~4.6g
~equal in Carbs ~58.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 -10%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2346.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +680%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 546kcal 486kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 4.6g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 26.6g Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 54.17g 54.89g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 61.17g 58.59g Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 2mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 146mg 55mg Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 21mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 321mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 2.09mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 7g 3.7g Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.4mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 1.1mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 91mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 145mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.19mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.948mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.058mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.277mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.245mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 1.6µg Chocolate
Folate 6µg Mounds candy bar
Trans Fat 0.112g Mounds candy bar
Choline 11.8mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 18.519g 20.58g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.39g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.14g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.061g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.