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

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Differences between Macaroon and Mounds candy bar

  • Macaroon has more Fiber, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Mounds candy bar has more Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Iron is 16% higher.
  • Mounds candy bar contains 6 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Macaroon. Macaroon contains 0.81g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Mounds candy bar contains 0.14g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mounds candy bar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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 +89.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161%
Contains more IronIron +154.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.8%
~equal in Selenium ~6.6µg

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.058mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 +27.1%
Contains more OtherOther +47.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.3%
Contains more FatsFats +18%
~equal in Carbs ~58.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +312.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~20.58g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 460kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 3.02g 4.6g Mounds candy bar
Fats 22.55g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 56.12g 54.89g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 58.59g Macaroon
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 5mg 21mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 123mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 0.82mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 45.16g 46.19g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 3.7g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 0.73mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 68mg 91mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 241mg 145mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.19mg
Manganese 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.8µg 6.6µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.058mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.09mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 3µg 6µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 9.1mg 11.8mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.099g 20.58g Macaroon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0.39g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.14g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.481g)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.