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Mounds candy bar vs. Bit-o-honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mounds candy bar and Bit-o-honey

  • The amount of Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Potassium in Mounds candy bar is higher than in Bit-o-honey.
  • Mounds candy bar covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 75% more than Bit-o-honey.
  • Bit-o-honey has 25 times less Manganese than Mounds candy bar. Mounds candy bar has 0.948mg of Manganese, while Bit-o-honey has 0.038mg.
  • Bit-o-honey contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews.

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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 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +685.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +629.5%
Contains more IronIron +945%
Contains more CopperCopper +1438.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2394.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +407.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%

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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +372%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~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% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +130%
Contains more FatsFats +254.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.1%
Contains more OtherOther +12.9%
~equal in Water ~8.3g

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
80% 15% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +164.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.4%

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 Bit-o-honey
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Bit-o-honey Opinion
Calories 486kcal 375kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 2g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 7.5g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.8mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 54.89g 80.69g Bit-o-honey
Carbs 58.59g 80.89g Bit-o-honey
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Magnesium 55mg 7mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 35mg Bit-o-honey
Potassium 321mg 44mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 0.2mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 48g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 0.2g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.026mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.49mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 28mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 295mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.3mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.948mg 0.038mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 1.3µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.06mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.044mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.069mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.082mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.009mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 2µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 11.8mg 2.5mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 5.5g Bit-o-honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 1.03g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.338g Bit-o-honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Bit-o-honey
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
4%
Bit-o-honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
11%
Bit-o-honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.08g)
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 ($)
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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/nutrients
  2. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.