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

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Differences between Mounds candy bar and Macaroon

  • Mounds candy bar has more Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Macaroon has more Fiber, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Iron is 16% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 3 times less Potassium than Mounds candy bar. Mounds candy bar contains 321mg of Potassium, while Macaroon contains 123mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mounds candy bar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161%
Contains more IronIron +154.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~6.8µg

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% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.096mg
~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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.3%
Contains more FatsFats +18%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%
Contains more OtherOther +47.4%
~equal in Carbs ~61.22g

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +312.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~20.099g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Macaroon Opinion
Calories 486kcal 460kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 3.02g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 22.55g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 54.89g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 58.59g 61.22g Macaroon
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Macaroon
Magnesium 55mg 29mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 5mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg 123mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 0.82mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 3.7g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.4mg 0.269mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.73mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 68mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 241mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.19mg
Manganese 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.02mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.22mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.1µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 3µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 11.8mg 9.1mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 20.099g Macaroon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mounds candy bar Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.481g)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.