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Mounds candy bar vs. Dove milk chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mounds candy bar and dove milk chocolate?

  • Mounds candy bar is richer in iron and fiber, yet dove milk chocolate is richer in calcium.
  • Dove milk chocolate's daily need coverage for calcium is 14% higher.
  • Mounds candy bar has 2 times more iron than dove milk chocolate. Mounds candy bar has 2.09mg of iron, while dove milk chocolate has 1.11mg.
  • Dove milk chocolate contains less saturated fat.

We used Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate types in this comparison.

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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 0% 48% 0% 42% 0% 0% 0% 8.2% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +88.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +661.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.6%

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 2.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
6% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more WaterWater +462.1%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.1%
Contains more FatsFats +19.2%
~equal in Carbs ~59.78g

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
~equal in Saturated fat ~19.24g

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 Dove milk chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Dove milk chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.4mg 44%
Manganese 0.948mg 41%
Calcium 21mg 160mg 14%
Phosphorus 91mg 13%
Magnesium 55mg 13%
Selenium 6.6µg 12%
Iron 2.09mg 1.11mg 12%
Zinc 1.1mg 10%
Potassium 321mg 9%
Fats 26.6g 31.72g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Saturated fat 20.58g 19.24g 6%
Cholesterol 2mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 5%
Fiber 3.7g 2.4g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 4%
Caffeine 17mg 4%
Sodium 145mg 63mg 4%
Protein 4.6g 5.94g 3%
Calories 486kcal 546kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Choline 11.8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.8mg 0%
Carbs 58.59g 59.78g 0%
Net carbs 54.89g 57.38g N/A
Sugar 46.19g 55.45g N/A
Trans fat 0.246g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Dove milk chocolate
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
0%
Dove milk chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
10%
Dove milk chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 contains less Sodium?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.34g)
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. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/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.