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

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What are the main differences between Molasses and Mounds candy bar?

  • Molasses are richer in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, yet Mounds candy bar is richer in Fiber.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% higher.
  • Molasses have 10 times more Calcium than Mounds candy bar. Molasses have 205mg of Calcium, while Mounds candy bar has 21mg.
  • Molasses contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Molasses and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar types in this comparison.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +876.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +356.1%
Contains more IronIron +125.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +169.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +279.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.5%

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% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 +27.5%
Contains more WaterWater +141.7%
Contains more OtherOther +184.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +26500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1118.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 290kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 0g 4.6g Mounds candy bar
Fats 0.1g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 74.73g 54.89g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 58.59g Molasses
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 55mg Molasses
Calcium 205mg 21mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 321mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 2.09mg Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 0g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.487mg 0.4mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 31mg 91mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 37mg 145mg Molasses
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 1.53mg 0.948mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 6.6µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.058mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.277mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.245mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.09mg Molasses
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 0µg 6µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 13.3mg 11.8mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 20.58g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.39g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.14g Mounds candy bar
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses 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
18%
Molasses
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.562g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.