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

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Differences between mounds candy bar and reesesticks

  • Mounds candy bar has more manganese, copper, selenium, and iron, while reesesticks have more vitamin B3, vitamin E, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for manganese is 41% higher.
  • Reesesticks contain 9 times less selenium than mounds candy bar. Mounds candy bar contains 6.6µg of selenium, while reesesticks contain 0.7µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in reesesticks is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate.

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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 35% 21% 26% 49% 67% 27% 62% 34% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.2%
Contains more IronIron +60.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +842.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.2%
~equal in Potassium ~295mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.99mg

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 2% 4.7% 55% 0% 33% 23% 68% 26% 18% 19% 15% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +268.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +139%
~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: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more WaterWater +465.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.2%
Contains more FatsFats +17.8%
Contains more OtherOther +85.3%
~equal in Carbs ~55.38g

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
46% 38% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.21 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2674.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3242.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Reesesticks DV% diff.
Manganese 0.948mg 0mg 41%
Saturated fat 20.58g 13.21g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 4.68g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 10.82g 26%
Copper 0.4mg 0.2mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 3.64mg 21%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.77mg 17%
Selenium 6.6µg 0.7µg 11%
Iron 2.09mg 1.3mg 10%
Protein 4.6g 9.53g 10%
Folate 6µg 40µg 9%
Phosphorus 91mg 144mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.13mg 7%
Fats 26.6g 31.34g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg 6%
Sodium 145mg 264mg 5%
Calcium 21mg 70mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.44mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.9µg 4%
Caffeine 17mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.1mg 3%
Choline 11.8mg 28.2mg 3%
Calories 486kcal 521kcal 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Fiber 3.7g 3.3g 2%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.99mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.08mg 1%
Potassium 321mg 295mg 1%
Magnesium 55mg 49mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 6mg 1%
Carbs 58.59g 55.38g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 54.89g 52.08g N/A
Sugar 46.19g 40.33g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Reesesticks
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%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks 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 contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
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 ($)

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. Reesesticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169628/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.