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

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How are mounds candy bar and candy bar different?

  • Mounds candy bar is higher in iron; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, vitamin E, zinc, folate, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11762% higher.
  • Mounds candy bar contains 4 times more saturated fat than candy bar. While mounds candy bar contains 20.58g of saturated fat, candy bar contains only 4.678g.

Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +115.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.1%
~equal in Sodium ~156mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2759.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1150%
Contains more CholineCholine +149.2%
~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.6%
Contains more WaterWater +465.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +237%
Contains more FatsFats +26.7%
Contains more OtherOther +55.2%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4187.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7507.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 153mg 11762%
Saturated fat 20.58g 4.678g 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 10.65g 70%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 7.922mg 48%
Copper 0.4mg 0.774mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 16.721g 41%
Phosphorus 91mg 308mg 31%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 4.1mg 26%
Zinc 1.1mg 3.94mg 26%
Protein 4.6g 15.5g 22%
Folate 6µg 75µg 17%
Iron 2.09mg 0.97mg 14%
Manganese 0.948mg 1.243mg 13%
Magnesium 55mg 110mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.83mg 12%
Fats 26.6g 33.7g 11%
Calcium 21mg 78mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.14mg 6%
Caffeine 17mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.1mg 4%
Carbs 58.59g 47.4g 4%
Selenium 6.6µg 4.7µg 3%
Potassium 321mg 407mg 3%
Choline 11.8mg 29.4mg 3%
Calories 486kcal 522kcal 2%
Fiber 3.7g 4.1g 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 54.89g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 46.19g 42.22g N/A
Sodium 145mg 156mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.902g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.