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Mounds candy bar vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mounds candy bar and Molasses?

  • Mounds candy bar is richer in Fiber, yet Molasses are richer in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% higher.
  • Molasses contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Molasses types in this comparison.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more ZincZinc +279.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +876.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +356.1%
Contains more IronIron +125.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +169.7%

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% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +26500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.5%
Contains more WaterWater +141.7%
Contains more OtherOther +184.5%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1118.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%

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 Molasses
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Molasses Opinion
Calories 486kcal 290kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 0g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 0.1g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 54.89g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 58.59g 74.73g Molasses
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Molasses
Magnesium 55mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 21mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 321mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 2.09mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 46.19g 74.72g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 0g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.487mg Molasses
Zinc 1.1mg 0.29mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 31mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 37mg Molasses
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 6.6µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.041mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.002mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.67mg Molasses
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 11.8mg 13.3mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.032g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.05g Mounds candy bar
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Molasses
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%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.562g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.