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Mounds candy bar vs. Reese's fast break — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mounds candy bar and reese's fast break

  • Mounds candy bar has more manganese, copper, iron, and selenium; however, reese's fast break has more vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mounds candy bar is 62% higher.
  • Reese's fast break is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats.

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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 34% 18% 25% 36% 60% 26% 56% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13%
Contains more IronIron +117.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +17%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%

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 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 33% 23% 67% 25% 16% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +13.6%
Contains more WaterWater +120.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.3%
Contains more OtherOther +91.4%
~equal in Carbs ~61.6g

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
38% 42% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2192.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2992.9%

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 Reese's fast break
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Reese's fast break DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.58g 8.23g 56%
Manganese 0.948mg 0mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 4.33g 28%
Copper 0.4mg 0.18mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 8.94g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 3.57mg 21%
Iron 2.09mg 0.96mg 14%
Selenium 6.6µg 0µg 12%
Sodium 145mg 330mg 8%
Folate 6µg 39µg 8%
Protein 4.6g 8.66g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.13mg 7%
Phosphorus 91mg 130mg 6%
Fats 26.6g 23.42g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.42mg 4%
Caffeine 17mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 21mg 61mg 4%
Fiber 3.7g 2.9g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.1mg 3%
Magnesium 55mg 48mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.07mg 2%
Choline 11.8mg 2%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.94mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 321mg 284mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 4mg 1%
Carbs 58.59g 61.6g 1%
Calories 486kcal 474kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 54.89g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 46.19g 53.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Reese's fast break
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
15%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.