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

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Differences between mounds candy bar and corn syrup

  • Corn syrup contains less copper, manganese, iron, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, potassium, and selenium than mounds candy bar.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 103% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in corn syrup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +587.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +629.5%
Contains more IronIron +464.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +654.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +727.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +848%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.6%
~equal in Sodium ~155mg

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% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1285%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +965.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.7%
~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +190%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.4%
Contains more WaterWater +143.2%

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Corn syrup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.58g 0g 94%
Fats 26.6g 0g 41%
Copper 0.4mg 0.053mg 39%
Manganese 0.948mg 0.1mg 37%
Iron 2.09mg 0.37mg 22%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Phosphorus 91mg 11mg 11%
Magnesium 55mg 8mg 11%
Calories 486kcal 286kcal 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.04mg 10%
Protein 4.6g 0g 9%
Potassium 321mg 44mg 8%
Selenium 6.6µg 2.9µg 7%
Carbs 58.59g 77.59g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.009mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.023mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.009mg 4%
Caffeine 17mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.011mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.02mg 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 54.89g 77.59g N/A
Calcium 21mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 46.19g 77.59g N/A
Sodium 145mg 155mg 0%
Choline 11.8mg 13.3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.58g)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.