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

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How are Mounds candy bar and Pretzel different?

  • Mounds candy bar is higher in Copper, and Magnesium, however, Pretzel is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mounds candy bar is 101% higher.
  • Mounds candy bar contains 3 times more Copper than Pretzel. While Mounds candy bar contains 0.4mg of Copper, Pretzel contains only 0.156mg.
  • Pretzel has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted are the varieties 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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +119.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.04mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.015mg

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +765.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +472.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1802.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +2666.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +150%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +807.8%
Contains more WaterWater +189.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.2%
Contains more OtherOther +202.6%

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +822.1%

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 Pretzel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Pretzel Opinion
Calories 486kcal 384kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 26.6g 2.93g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Net carbs 54.89g 76.99g Pretzel
Carbs 58.59g 80.39g Pretzel
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Pretzel
Magnesium 55mg 29mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 27mg Pretzel
Potassium 321mg 223mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Sugar 46.19g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 3.7g 3.4g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.156mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 1.04mg Mounds candy bar
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 91mg 128mg Pretzel
Sodium 145mg 1240mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.948mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 6.6µg 4.4µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.074mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Folate 6µg 166µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Mounds candy bar
Choline 11.8mg 29.5mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.727g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 1.291g Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Pretzel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.189g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1095mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.