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Milky Way vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Milky Way and mounds candy bar?

  • Milky Way is higher in calcium and vitamin B12, yet mounds candy bar is higher in manganese, copper, iron, fiber, selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 43% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in Milky Way is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar types 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 14% 35% 11% 18% 49% 19% 29% 22% 19% 11%
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 +447.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.9%
Contains more IronIron +326.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +544.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +230%

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 2.3% 10% 18% 6% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 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 +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +542.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.049mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 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 +21.5%
Contains more OtherOther +11.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.7%
Contains more FatsFats +54.4%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
83% 15% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.26 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 -41.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +471.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky Way Mounds candy bar DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.016g 20.58g 39%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.948mg 35%
Copper 0.147mg 0.4mg 28%
Iron 0.49mg 2.09mg 20%
Fats 17.23g 26.6g 14%
Fiber 1g 3.7g 11%
Calcium 115mg 21mg 9%
Magnesium 20mg 55mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg 8%
Selenium 2µg 6.6µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.09mg 6%
Potassium 124mg 321mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.19mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.23g 0.39g 5%
Carbs 71.17g 58.59g 4%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.1mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.058mg 3%
Caffeine 6mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin A 31µg 0µg 3%
Phosphorus 67mg 91mg 3%
Calories 456kcal 486kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.245mg 2%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 1.6µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Cholesterol 9mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 0.277mg 1%
Sodium 167mg 145mg 1%
Folate 4µg 6µg 1%
Choline 16.5mg 11.8mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 0.14g 1%
Protein 4.01g 4.6g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 70.17g 54.89g N/A
Sugar 59.69g 46.19g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.049mg 0%
Trans fat 0.206g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milky Way 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
10%
Milky Way
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky Way
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milky Way
Milky Way is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.564g)
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. Milky Way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.