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Mounds candy bar vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mounds candy bar and Heart of palm

  • Mounds candy bar has more Selenium, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mounds candy bar is 103% higher.
  • Heart of palm has 9 times less Selenium than Mounds candy bar. Mounds candy bar has 6.6µg of Selenium, while Heart of palm has 0.7µg.
  • Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Hearts of palm, raw.

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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 7.1% 5.4% 159% 63% 215% 102% 60% 1.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +23.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +842.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +462.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +61%
Contains more ZincZinc +239.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%

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 27% 4.1% 10% 0% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +224.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg
~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% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.4%
Contains more FatsFats +13200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.8%
Contains more WaterWater +668%
Contains more OtherOther +71.6%

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
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

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 Heart of palm
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Heart of palm Opinion
Calories 486kcal 115kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 2.7g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 0.2g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8mg Heart of palm
Net carbs 54.89g 24.11g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 25.61g Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 55mg 10mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 18mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Iron 2.09mg 1.69mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 17.16g Heart of palm
Fiber 3.7g 1.5g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Zinc 1.1mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 91mg 140mg Heart of palm
Sodium 145mg 14mg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 0IU 68IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.5mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 0.7µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.05mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 24µg Heart of palm
Choline 11.8mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0.046g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.005g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.089g Mounds candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Heart of palm
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
24%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.534g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.