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

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Differences between mounds candy bar and butterfinger

  • Mounds candy bar has more copper, manganese, iron, fiber, and selenium, while butterfinger has more vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 55% higher.
  • Butterfinger contains 3 times less iron than mounds candy bar. Mounds candy bar contains 2.09mg of iron, while butterfinger contains 0.79mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in butterfinger is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar.

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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 34% 11% 19% 30% 64% 27% 42% 30% 64% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.9%
Contains more IronIron +164.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
~equal in Zinc ~1mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~97mg

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% 34% 0% 30% 14% 50% 22% 16% 5% 5.5% 21% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +805.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +856.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.062mg

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
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more FatsFats +40.7%
Contains more WaterWater +635.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%

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
53% 29% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.164 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1212.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2160%

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 Butterfinger
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Butterfinger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.58g 9.5g 50%
Copper 0.4mg 0.193mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 3.164g 20%
Manganese 0.948mg 0.49mg 20%
Iron 2.09mg 0.79mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 2.649mg 15%
Fats 26.6g 18.9g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 5.119g 12%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.72mg 10%
Selenium 6.6µg 2.9µg 7%
Fiber 3.7g 2g 7%
Folate 6µg 28µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.121mg 6%
Carbs 58.59g 72.9g 5%
Sodium 145mg 230mg 4%
Caffeine 17mg 1mg 4%
Potassium 321mg 220mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Protein 4.6g 5.4g 2%
Magnesium 55mg 48mg 2%
Calcium 21mg 36mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.069mg 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Choline 11.8mg 15mg 1%
Phosphorus 91mg 97mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.2µg 1%
Zinc 1.1mg 1mg 1%
Calories 486kcal 459kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 54.89g 70.9g N/A
Sugar 46.19g 45.9g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.062mg 0%
Trans fat 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Butterfinger
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
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/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.