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Mounds candy bar vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mounds candy bar and Brown sugar?

  • Mounds candy bar is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, and Zinc, yet Brown sugar is richer in Calcium.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% higher.
  • Brown sugar contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Sugars, brown 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +511.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.4%
Contains more IronIron +194.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +751.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +3566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2175%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1381.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +295.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.7%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +413%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3733.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +575.4%
Contains more OtherOther +157.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.4%

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 Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 486kcal 380kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 0.12g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 0g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 54.89g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 58.59g 98.09g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 55mg 9mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 321mg 133mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 0.71mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 97.02g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 0g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.047mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.03mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 4mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 0.064mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 1.2µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.11mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.132mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.041mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 1µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 11.8mg 2.3mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g Mounds candy bar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.58g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.