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Mounds candy bar vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mounds candy bar and M&Ms Peanut

  • Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, and Iron, however, M&Ms Peanut is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 52% more.
  • Mounds candy bar contains 2 times more Iron than M&Ms Peanut. Mounds candy bar contains 2.09mg of Iron, while M&Ms Peanut contains 1.16mg.
  • M&Ms Peanut contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies.

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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 49% 31% 31% 44% 168% 48% 81% 6.5% 87% 22%
Contains more IronIron +80.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +385.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.5%
~equal in Potassium ~347mg

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 0% 4.4% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +87.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +816.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +216.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg

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
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more WaterWater +264.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108%
Contains more OtherOther +15.5%
~equal in Fats ~26.13g
~equal in Carbs ~60.48g

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
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.456 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1973.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2368.6%

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 M&Ms Peanut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Calories 486kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 4.6g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.6g 26.13g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 54.89g 56.78g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 58.59g 60.48g M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 2mg 8mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 21mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 321mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 2.09mg 1.16mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 50.75g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 3.7g
Copper 0.4mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.1mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 91mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 145mg 50mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.948mg 0.664mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 4.1µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.063mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.106mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 6µg 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g Mounds candy bar
Choline 11.8mg 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 20.58g 10.169g M&Ms Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar M&Ms Peanut
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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.411g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut 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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.