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

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Important differences between Icing and Mounds candy bar

  • Icing has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K, however, Mounds candy bar is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 88% more.
  • Icing contains 8 times more Vitamin K than Mounds candy bar. Icing contains 13µg of Vitamin K, while Mounds candy bar contains 1.6µg.
  • Icing contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +1206.3%
Contains more Magnesium +5400%
Contains more Phosphorus +405.6%
Contains more Potassium +844.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.2%
Contains more Zinc +1471.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +6500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 79% 40% 39% 29% 19% 30% 134% 124% 36%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +1206.3%
Contains more Magnesium +5400%
Contains more Phosphorus +405.6%
Contains more Potassium +844.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.2%
Contains more Zinc +1471.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +6500%

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.
Icing
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Contains more Vitamin E +705.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 2% 13% 14% 6% 15% 21% 5% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +705.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Contains more Water +66.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +63.9%
Contains more Other +43.2%
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 Carbs +15.9%
Contains more Water +66.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +63.9%
Contains more Other +43.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1146.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5579.3%
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1146.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5579.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Mounds candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 54.89g Icing
Protein 0g 4.6g Mounds candy bar
Fats 16.23g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 67.89g 58.59g Icing
Calories 418kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Sugar 63.1g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 0g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 3mg 21mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 0.16mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 1mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 18mg 91mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 34mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 184mg 145mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 0.07mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 0.1µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.19mg Icing
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.058mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 8µg 6µg Icing
Vitamin K 13µg 1.6µg Icing
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 20.58g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 0.39g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.14g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Icing Mounds candy bar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Icing
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.606g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.