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Mounds candy bar vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mounds candy bar and ice cream?

  • Mounds candy bar is higher in copper, manganese, iron, and fiber, yet ice cream is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and calcium.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 69% more.
  • Mounds candy bar has 119 times more manganese than ice cream. While mounds candy bar has 0.948mg of manganese, ice cream has only 0.008mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ice cream is lower.

We used Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Ice creams, vanilla types in this article.

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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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +292.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.3%
Contains more IronIron +2222.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1639.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +509.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.8%

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% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +120.3%

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% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.4%
Contains more FatsFats +141.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.3%
Contains more OtherOther +28.9%
Contains more WaterWater +574%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +661.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +222.9%

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 Ice cream
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.58g 6.79g 63%
Copper 0.4mg 0.023mg 42%
Manganese 0.948mg 0.008mg 41%
Iron 2.09mg 0.09mg 25%
Fats 26.6g 11g 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.39µg 16%
Calories 486kcal 207kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.24mg 14%
Cholesterol 2mg 44mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 118µg 13%
Fiber 3.7g 0.7g 12%
Carbs 58.59g 23.6g 12%
Calcium 21mg 128mg 11%
Magnesium 55mg 14mg 10%
Selenium 6.6µg 1.8µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.581mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 2.969g 6%
Potassium 321mg 199mg 4%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.69mg 4%
Caffeine 17mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.048mg 3%
Sodium 145mg 80mg 3%
Choline 11.8mg 26mg 3%
Phosphorus 91mg 105mg 2%
Protein 4.6g 3.5g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.452g 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.116mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 54.89g 22.9g N/A
Sugar 46.19g 21.22g N/A
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Ice cream
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
18%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.