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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.58g | 0.391g | 92% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 1240mg | 48% |
| Folate | 6µg | 166µg | 40% |
| Fats | 26.6g | 2.93g | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.277mg | 5.27mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.09mg | 4.58mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.424mg | 31% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.156mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.332mg | 21% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 10.04g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.14g | 1.291g | 8% |
| Carbs | 58.59g | 80.39g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 91mg | 128mg | 5% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 384kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 6.6µg | 4.4µg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 17mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 29.5mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.948mg | 1.015mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.245mg | 0.322mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.04mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 3.4g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.727g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.89g | 76.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 46.19g | 2.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.189g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1095mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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