Mounds candy bar vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mounds candy bar and reese's pieces
- Mounds candy bar has more iron and selenium, while reese's pieces have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Reese's pieces cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 36% more than mounds candy bar.
- Mounds candy bar contains 8 times more selenium than reese's pieces. While mounds candy bar contains 6.6µg of selenium, reese's pieces contain only 0.8µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in reese's pieces is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +326.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +725% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +228.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16% |
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 EVitamin E | +421.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +267.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +279.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2087.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +149% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +268.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +816.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +143.2% |
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:
12.46 g
Fats:
24.77 g
Carbs:
59.86 g
Water:
1 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +805% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.7% |
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Fats
~24.77g
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Carbs
~59.86g
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
16.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.88 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1043.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1242.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.277mg | 6.06mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.09mg | 0.49mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 20.58g | 16.42g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 91mg | 207mg | 17% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 12.46g | 16% |
| Folate | 6µg | 55µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.14g | 1.88g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.22mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.6µg | 0.8µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 4.46g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.245mg | 0.61mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.948mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 69mg | 5% |
| Caffeine | 17mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 5.9µg | 4% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 28.7mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 3g | 3% |
| Fats | 26.6g | 24.77g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 194mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 359mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 497kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 58.59g | 59.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 54.89g | 56.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 46.19g | 53.25g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.15mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reese's pieces is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
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 ($)