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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 has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily need of 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 are 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.
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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.41mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.15mg

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% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
12% 25% 60% 2%
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%
~equal in Fats ~24.77g
~equal in Carbs ~59.86g

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
72% 20% 8%
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.
Mounds candy bar Reese's pieces
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Reese's pieces Opinion
Calories 486kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Protein 4.6g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 26.6g 24.77g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 54.89g 56.86g Reese's pieces
Carbs 58.59g 59.86g Reese's pieces
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 55mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 21mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 321mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Iron 2.09mg 0.49mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 53.25g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 3g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.1mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 91mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 145mg 194mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 0.948mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 6.6µg 0.8µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Folate 6µg 55µg Reese's pieces
Choline 11.8mg 28.7mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 20.58g 16.42g Reese's pieces
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 1.88g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Reese's pieces
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
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
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 ($)

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 pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.