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Mounds candy bar vs. Cane syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mounds candy bar and cane syrup

  • Mounds candy bar has more copper, fiber, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B6; however, cane syrup is richer in iron.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 103% more.
  • Cane syrup contains less saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Syrup, Cane.

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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 7.1% 3.9% 5.6% 135% 6.7% 5.2% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +409.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +478.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1037.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +842.9%
Contains more IronIron +72.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%

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% 33% 14% 1.9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~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
73% 26%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 73.14 g
Water: 26 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +34.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.8%
Contains more WaterWater +187.3%

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 Cane syrup
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 Cane syrup Opinion
Calories 486kcal 269kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 0g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 0g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 54.89g 73.14g Cane syrup
Carbs 58.59g 73.14g Cane syrup
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Cane syrup
Magnesium 55mg 10mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 13mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg 63mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 3.6mg Cane syrup
Sugar 46.19g 73.2g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 0g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.02mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 8mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 58mg Cane syrup
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 0.7µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.13mg Cane syrup
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.06mg Cane syrup
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.1mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 11.8mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0g Cane syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g Mounds candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Cane syrup
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%
Cane syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
18%
Cane syrup

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 - 27.01g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup 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. Cane syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167743/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.