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

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The main differences between Mounds candy bar and Mousse

  • Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Mousse has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mounds candy bar is 57% higher.
  • Mousse has 16 times less Manganese than Mounds candy bar. Mounds candy bar has 0.948mg of Manganese, while Mousse has 0.059mg.
  • Mousse is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 29% 13% 21% 25% 17% 50% 5% 7.7% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.5%
Contains more IronIron +280%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1506.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.1%

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%
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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 0.33% 31% 10% 0% 11% 47% 2.7% 32% 13% 59% 4% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.045mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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
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4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more FatsFats +66.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +264.6%
Contains more OtherOther +36.5%
Contains more WaterWater +595.5%
~equal in Protein ~4.14g

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
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61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1189%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +527.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Mousse Opinion
Calories 486kcal 225kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 4.14g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 16g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 54.89g 15.47g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 16.07g Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 2mg 140mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 20mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 96mg Mousse
Potassium 321mg 143mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 0.55mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 14.81g Mousse
Fiber 3.7g 0.6g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.075mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.64mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 117mg Mousse
Sodium 145mg 38mg Mousse
Vitamin A 0IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A 0µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.51mg Mousse
Manganese 0.948mg 0.059mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 7.4µg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.045mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.146mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.058mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 6µg 15µg Mousse
Choline 11.8mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 9.151g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.879g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Mousse
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
17%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.429g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar 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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.