Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Mounds candy bar vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Mounds candy bar and Kit Kat

  • Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, and Zinc, while Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 37% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 12 times less Zinc than Mounds candy bar. Mounds candy bar contains 1.1mg of Zinc, while Kit Kat contains 0.09mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Kit Kat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

Infographic

Mounds candy bar vs Kit Kat infographic
Infographic link

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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39%
Contains more IronIron +109%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1122.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +848%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +495.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.8%

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%
Kit Kat
10
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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.7%
~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +455.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.2%
Contains more OtherOther +10.3%
~equal in Fats ~25.99g

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1398.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +539.3%

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 Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 486kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 4.6g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 26.6g 25.99g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 54.89g 63.59g Kit Kat
Carbs 58.59g 64.59g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 2mg 11mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 37mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 125mg Kit Kat
Potassium 321mg 231mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 1mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 48.68g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 1g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.22mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 91mg 135mg Kit Kat
Sodium 145mg 54mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.948mg 0.1mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 5µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.02mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 6µg 14µg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Mounds candy bar
Choline 11.8mg 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 20.58g 17.953g Kit Kat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.895g Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Kit Kat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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 contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.627g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.