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

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Summary of differences between Mounds candy bar and Carob

  • Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, Copper, and Iron, while Carob has more Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E.
  • Carob covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 42% more than Mounds candy bar.
  • Mounds candy bar contains 7 times more Manganese than Carob. While Mounds candy bar contains 0.948mg of Manganese, Carob contains only 0.14mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mounds candy bar is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, carob, unsweetened.

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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%
Carob
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 91% 56% 48% 61% 96% 54% 14% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.8%
Contains more IronIron +62%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +577.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1342.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +220.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.2%

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%
Carob
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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 1.7% 0.6% 31% 0% 25% 41% 20% 45% 30% 35% 19% 16% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +726.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +381.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +61%
~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
Carob
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8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +487.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.2%
Contains more FatsFats +17.9%
Contains more OtherOther +129.3%
~equal in Carbs ~56.29g

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
Carob
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97%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.295 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Carob Opinion
Calories 486kcal 540kcal Carob
Protein 4.6g 8.15g Carob
Fats 26.6g 31.36g Carob
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg Carob
Net carbs 54.89g 52.49g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 56.29g Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 2mg 1mg Carob
Magnesium 55mg 36mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 303mg Carob
Potassium 321mg 633mg Carob
Iron 2.09mg 1.29mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 34.11g Carob
Fiber 3.7g 3.8g Carob
Copper 0.4mg 0.183mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 3.53mg Carob
Phosphorus 91mg 126mg Carob
Sodium 145mg 107mg Carob
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Carob
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Carob
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.57mg Carob
Manganese 0.948mg 0.14mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 5.2µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.178mg Carob
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 1.04mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.13mg Carob
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Carob
Vitamin K 1.6µg 7.7µg Carob
Folate 6µg 21µg Carob
Choline 11.8mg 19mg Carob
Saturated Fat 20.58g 29.018g Mounds candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.483g Carob
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.295g Carob

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Carob
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
21%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.438g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.