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Gelatin dessert vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gelatin dessert and Mounds candy bar

  • Gelatin dessert has more Phosphorus, however, Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mounds candy bar is 103% higher.
  • Mounds candy bar has 3 times less Sodium than Gelatin dessert. Gelatin dessert has 466mg of Sodium, while Mounds candy bar has 145mg.

Food types used in this article are Gelatin desserts, dry mix 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 1.4% 0.9% 0.62% 4.9% 39% 0.27% 60% 61% 1.4% 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4485.7%
Contains more IronIron +1507.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +239%
Contains more ZincZinc +10900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8518.2%
~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% 0% 0% 0.75% 9.5% 0.17% 0.84% 0.23% 0% 0% 2.3% 1.9%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2977.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +237.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 90.5 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.7 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 ProteinProtein +69.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +805%
Contains more OtherOther +65.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gelatin dessert Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 381kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 7.8g 4.6g Gelatin dessert
Fats 0g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 90.5g 54.89g Gelatin dessert
Carbs 90.5g 58.59g Gelatin dessert
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Gelatin dessert
Magnesium 2mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 3mg 21mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 7mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 0.13mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 86.04g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 0g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.118mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 0.01mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 141mg 91mg Gelatin dessert
Sodium 466mg 145mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.011mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.7µg 6.6µg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.058mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.009mg 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.014mg 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 3µg 6µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 3.5mg 11.8mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 0g 20.58g Gelatin dessert
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.39g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.14g Mounds candy bar
Threonine 0.151mg Gelatin dessert
Isoleucine 0.118mg Gelatin dessert
Leucine 0.251mg Gelatin dessert
Lysine 0.354mg Gelatin dessert
Methionine 0.062mg Gelatin dessert
Phenylalanine 0.177mg Gelatin dessert
Valine 0.213mg Gelatin dessert
Histidine 0.068mg Gelatin dessert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gelatin dessert 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
1%
Gelatin dessert
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Gelatin dessert
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.58g)
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. Gelatin dessert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168775/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.