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

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Important differences between Mounds candy bar and Custard

  • Mounds candy bar has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Custard is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 93% more.
  • Custard contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +243.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.1%
Contains more IronIron +514.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13442.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +561.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.1%
~equal in Selenium ~6µg

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 0.33% 11% 1.2% 36% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Choline ~11.8mg

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.3%
Contains more FatsFats +565%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232.9%
Contains more OtherOther +20.8%
Contains more WaterWater +711.6%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +189%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Custard Opinion
Calories 486kcal 122kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 3.99g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 4g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 54.89g 17.6g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 17.6g Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 2mg 51mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Magnesium 55mg 16mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 139mg Custard
Potassium 321mg 207mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 0.34mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 4.82g Custard
Fiber 3.7g 0g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.03mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.51mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 130mg Custard
Sodium 145mg 84mg Custard
Vitamin A 0IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.06mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Manganese 0.948mg 0.007mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.132mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.064mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.2µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 9µg Custard
Choline 11.8mg 11.8mg
Saturated Fat 20.58g 2.032g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 1.127g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.312g Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.548g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.