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

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Important differences between Fudge and Mounds candy bar

  • Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Fudge.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 71% more.
  • Fudge contains 2 times more Calcium than Mounds candy bar. Fudge contains 49mg of Calcium, while Mounds candy bar contains 21mg.
  • Fudge contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
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 +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.6%
Contains more IronIron +18.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164%
~equal in Zinc ~1.1mg

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.
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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% 9.5% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +18%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 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 +30.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.5%
Contains more FatsFats +155.5%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%
~equal in Water ~9.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 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 -68.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +654.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 411kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 2.39g 4.6g Mounds candy bar
Fats 10.41g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 74.74g 54.89g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 58.59g Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 2mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 36mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 49mg 21mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 1.77mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 73.12g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 1.7g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.329mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.11mg 1.1mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 91mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 45mg 145mg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.422mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 2.5µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.058mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 4µg 6µg Mounds candy bar
Trans Fat 0.165g Mounds candy bar
Choline 10mg 11.8mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 6.448g 20.58g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 0.39g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.14g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge 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
6%
Fudge
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
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?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.132g)

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.