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

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Important differences between mounds candy bar and fudge

  • Mounds candy bar has more manganese, fiber, copper, selenium, vitamin B6, and potassium than fudge.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 71% more.
  • Mounds candy bar contains 8 times more vitamin B6 than fudge. Mounds candy bar contains 0.09mg of vitamin B6, while fudge contains 0.012mg.
  • Fudge contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
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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% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.6%
Contains more IronIron +18.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
~equal in Zinc ~1.11mg

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%
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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 0% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.18mg
~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
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2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.5%
Contains more FatsFats +155.5%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.5%
~equal in Water ~9.81g

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +654.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Fudge DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.58g 6.448g 64%
Fats 26.6g 10.41g 25%
Manganese 0.948mg 0.422mg 23%
Fiber 3.7g 1.7g 8%
Copper 0.4mg 0.329mg 8%
Selenium 6.6µg 2.5µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 2.943g 6%
Carbs 58.59g 76.44g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.012mg 6%
Potassium 321mg 134mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 44µg 5%
Magnesium 55mg 36mg 5%
Sodium 145mg 45mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Protein 4.6g 2.39g 4%
Calories 486kcal 411kcal 4%
Cholesterol 2mg 14mg 4%
Iron 2.09mg 1.77mg 4%
Phosphorus 91mg 71mg 3%
Calcium 21mg 49mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.085mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.14mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.373g 2%
Caffeine 17mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.176mg 1%
Folate 6µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 54.89g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 46.19g 73.12g N/A
Zinc 1.1mg 1.11mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.18mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g N/A
Choline 11.8mg 10mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mounds candy bar Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
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?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.132g)

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.