Mounds candy bar vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
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.
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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
26.6 g
Carbs:
58.59 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
1.16 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.58 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.14 g
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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 20.58g | 10.169g | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.14g | 3.456g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 8.086g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.277mg | 3.362mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.85mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 91mg | 190mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.32µg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.09mg | 1.16mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.948mg | 0.664mg | 12% |
| Folate | 6µg | 55µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.505mg | 12% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 9.57g | 10% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 102mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.245mg | 0.627mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.76mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 6.6µg | 4.1µg | 5% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 37.3mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.106mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 69mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 17mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 347mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 58.59g | 60.48g | 1% |
| Fats | 26.6g | 26.13g | 1% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 515kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 54.89g | 56.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 46.19g | 50.75g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 3.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.328g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.411g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.