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Mounds candy bar vs. Apricot jam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mounds candy bar and Apricot jam

  • Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Selenium, while Apricot jam has more Vitamin C.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% higher.
  • Apricot jam contains 30 times less Phosphorus than Mounds candy bar. Mounds candy bar contains 91mg of Phosphorus, while Apricot jam contains 3mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Apricot jam is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Jams and preserves, apricot.

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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% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 1.3% 5.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +316.9%
Contains more IronIron +326.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +1733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2933.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2270%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +230%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.4%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg

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 29% 12% 2.6% 0% 0% 5.1% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +2850%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2100%
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
64% 35%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 34.5 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +557.1%
Contains more FatsFats +13200%
Contains more OtherOther +480%
Contains more WaterWater +281.2%
~equal in Carbs ~64.4g

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

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 Apricot jam
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Apricot jam Opinion
Calories 486kcal 242kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 0.7g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 0.2g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8.8mg Apricot jam
Net carbs 54.89g 64.1g Apricot jam
Carbs 58.59g 64.4g Apricot jam
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Apricot jam
Magnesium 55mg 4mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 20mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg 77mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 0.49mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 43.4g Apricot jam
Fiber 3.7g 0.3g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.1mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.06mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 3mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 40mg Apricot jam
Vitamin A 0IU 205IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Apricot jam
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.13mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 0.04mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 2µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.022mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.036mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.02mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.02mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 1µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 11.8mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0.01g Apricot jam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g Mounds candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Apricot jam
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
7%
Mounds candy bar
4%
Apricot jam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
9%
Apricot jam

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.57g)
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. Apricot jam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170645/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.