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

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How are Marshmallow and Mounds candy bar different?

  • Mounds candy bar is higher than Marshmallow in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Mounds candy bar covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 103% more than Marshmallow.
  • Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, marshmallows and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar types were used in this article.

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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% 0.44% 8.6% 32% 1.1% 3.4% 10% 1% 9.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -44.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6320%
Contains more IronIron +808.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +312.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1037.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.2%

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% 0.25% 0.23% 1.5% 0.3% 0.69% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.05%
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 +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +11700%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 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 +38.8%
Contains more WaterWater +81.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +155.6%
Contains more FatsFats +13200%
Contains more OtherOther +286.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +387.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 318kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 1.8g 4.6g Mounds candy bar
Fats 0.2g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 81.2g 54.89g Marshmallow
Carbs 81.3g 58.59g Marshmallow
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Marshmallow
Magnesium 2mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 3mg 21mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 5mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 0.23mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 57.56g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 0.1g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.097mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 0.04mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 8mg 91mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 80mg 145mg Marshmallow
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.008mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 1.7µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.058mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 1µg 6µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 0.1mg 11.8mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 0.056g 20.58g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.39g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.14g Mounds candy bar
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow 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
0%
Marshmallow
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.524g)

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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.