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

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How are mounds candy bar and aspartame different?

  • Mounds candy bar has more copper, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and potassium than aspartame.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mounds candy bar is 103% higher.
  • Aspartame has less saturated fat.

Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets are the varieties 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 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 0% 0% 0.35% 1.5% 0% 0.27% 0% 0% 0% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7925%
Contains more IronIron +5125%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +10900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
2% 89% 9%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 89.08 g
Water: 8.75 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52%
~equal in Water ~8.75g

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 Aspartame
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Aspartame DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.58g 0g 94%
Copper 0.4mg 0mg 44%
Fats 26.6g 0g 41%
Manganese 0.948mg 0mg 41%
Iron 2.09mg 0.04mg 26%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Magnesium 55mg 0mg 13%
Phosphorus 91mg 0mg 13%
Selenium 6.6µg 0.5µg 11%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.01mg 10%
Carbs 58.59g 89.08g 10%
Potassium 321mg 4mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg 7%
Calories 486kcal 365kcal 6%
Sodium 145mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0mg 5%
Protein 4.6g 2.17g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0mg 4%
Caffeine 17mg 0mg 4%
Starch 8.36g 3%
Calcium 21mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0mg 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Choline 11.8mg 0mg 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 54.89g 89.08g N/A
Sugar 46.19g 80.7g N/A
Phenylalanine 1.186mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.51g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Aspartame
Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.58g)
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. Aspartame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169657/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.