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Mounds candy bar vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mounds candy bar and reeses cups

  • Mounds candy bar has more manganese, copper, iron, and selenium; however, reeses cups are richer in vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 49% more.
  • Reeses cups contain less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups.

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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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
Contains more IronIron +72.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +371.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.9%
~equal in Potassium ~343mg

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 1% 5.7% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1520.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%
~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
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more WaterWater +528.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.6%
Contains more FatsFats +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +109.5%
~equal in Carbs ~55.36g

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
37% 45% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3259%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3828.6%

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 Reeses cups
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Reeses cups DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.58g 10.73g 45%
Manganese 0.948mg 0mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 5.5g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 13.1g 32%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 4.49mg 26%
Copper 0.4mg 0.24mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg 11%
Protein 4.6g 10.24g 11%
Iron 2.09mg 1.21mg 11%
Folate 6µg 50µg 11%
Phosphorus 91mg 161mg 10%
Selenium 6.6µg 1.4µg 9%
Sodium 145mg 357mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.16mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.62mg 8%
Calcium 21mg 78mg 6%
Fats 26.6g 30.53g 6%
Choline 11.8mg 35.4mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.11mg 4%
Caffeine 17mg 7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.28mg 2%
Magnesium 55mg 62mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.1mg 1%
Potassium 321mg 343mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 6mg 1%
Carbs 58.59g 55.36g 1%
Calories 486kcal 515kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 54.89g 51.76g N/A
Sugar 46.19g 47.17g N/A
Fiber 3.7g 3.6g 0%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.15mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Reeses cups
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.