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

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How are mounds candy bar and skor bar different?

  • Mounds candy bar is richer in manganese, copper, iron, selenium, magnesium, fiber, and zinc, while skor bar is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Mounds candy bar covers your daily need for manganese, 41% more than skor bar.
  • Skor bar is lower in saturated fat.

Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, HERSHEY'S SKOR Toffee Bar types were used in this article.

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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 7.1% 9% 14% 21% 13% 4.6% 26% 41% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.8%
Contains more IronIron +266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +547.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +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 1.7% 20% 12% 1.5% 5% 23% 2.4% 2.4% 5.1% 26% 22% 1.5% 1.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +309.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +280.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +437.5%

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
3% 30% 64%
Protein: 3.13 g
Fats: 30.37 g
Carbs: 63.73 g
Water: 1.57 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47%
Contains more WaterWater +476.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14.2%
~equal in Carbs ~63.73g
~equal in Other ~1.2g

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
63% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.78 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.714 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2390.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +750.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~18.78g

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 Skor bar
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 Skor bar DV% diff.
Manganese 0.948mg 0mg 41%
Copper 0.4mg 0.04mg 40%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 9.714g 23%
Iron 2.09mg 0.57mg 19%
Cholesterol 2mg 53mg 17%
Selenium 6.6µg 0µg 12%
Magnesium 55mg 10mg 11%
Fiber 3.7g 1.3g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.21µg 9%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.17mg 8%
Saturated fat 20.58g 18.78g 8%
Sodium 145mg 317mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 61µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 1.191g 7%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 8.6µg 6%
Fats 26.6g 30.37g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.022mg 5%
Potassium 321mg 153mg 5%
Phosphorus 91mg 61mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.1mg 3%
Calories 486kcal 541kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.58mg 3%
Protein 4.6g 3.13g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.02mg 2%
Choline 11.8mg 3.1mg 2%
Carbs 58.59g 63.73g 2%
Caffeine 17mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.13mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 30mg 1%
Folate 6µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 54.89g 62.43g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 46.19g 59.89g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Skor bar
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
10%
Skor bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
14%
Skor bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skor bar
Skor bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
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. Skor bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168757/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.