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Mounds candy bar vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mounds candy bar and sorghum syrup?

  • Mounds candy bar is higher in copper and fiber, yet sorghum syrup is higher in vitamin B6, manganese, iron, potassium, calcium, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 103% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in sorghum syrup is lower.

We used Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Syrups, sorghum types 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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +614.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.5%
Contains more IronIron +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.4%

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% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.8%
Contains more WaterWater +150.8%
Contains more OtherOther +106.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Sorghum syrup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.58g 0g 94%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.67mg 45%
Fats 26.6g 0g 41%
Copper 0.4mg 0.13mg 30%
Manganese 0.948mg 1.53mg 25%
Iron 2.09mg 3.8mg 21%
Potassium 321mg 1000mg 20%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Calcium 21mg 150mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.804mg 11%
Magnesium 55mg 100mg 11%
Calories 486kcal 290kcal 10%
Protein 4.6g 0g 9%
Selenium 6.6µg 1.7µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.155mg 7%
Sodium 145mg 8mg 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.41mg 6%
Phosphorus 91mg 56mg 5%
Carbs 58.59g 74.9g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.1mg 4%
Caffeine 17mg 0mg 4%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 54.89g 74.9g N/A
Sugar 46.19g 74.9g N/A
Choline 11.8mg 13.3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Sorghum syrup
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
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.58g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.71g)
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 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.
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.