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Mounds candy bar vs. Apple butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mounds candy bar and Apple butter?

  • Apple butter has less Copper, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Fiber, and Potassium than Mounds candy bar.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% higher.
  • Mounds candy bar has 18 times more Zinc than Apple butter. Mounds candy bar has 1.1mg of Zinc, while Apple butter has 0.06mg.
  • Apple butter contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Fruit butters, apple 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 39% 6.3% 28% 78% 133% 30% 39% 19% 124% 36%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.2% 8% 12% 27% 1.6% 3.4% 2% 41% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +252.7%
Contains more IronIron +574.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +1733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1037.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1550%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%

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 1.3% 0% 3.8% 0% 12% 13% 5.2% 15% 21% 0% 4% 4.5% 6.4%
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% 1.3% 1% 0% 2.3% 4.4% 1.4% 2.9% 8.5% 0% 2.3% 0.75% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +77.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +461.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
42% 56%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 42.47 g
Water: 56.45 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1079.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8766.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38%
Contains more OtherOther +197.4%
Contains more WaterWater +523.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
35% 10% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2337.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Apple butter Opinion
Calories 486kcal 173kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 0.39g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 0.3g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.6mg Apple butter
Net carbs 54.89g 40.97g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 42.47g Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Apple butter
Magnesium 55mg 4mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 14mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg 91mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 0.31mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 35.3g Apple butter
Fiber 3.7g 1.5g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.08mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.06mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 8mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 15mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Apple butter
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Apple butter
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.05mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 0.315mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 0.4µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.009mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.019mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.076mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.037mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.9µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 1µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 11.8mg 2.1mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0.053g Apple butter
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.016g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.084g Mounds candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Apple butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
7%
Mounds candy bar
2%
Apple butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
10%
Apple butter

Comparison summary

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?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/nutrients
  2. Apple butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168816/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.