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Mounds candy bar vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mounds candy bar and Agave nectar

  • Mounds candy bar has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Agave nectar has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mounds candy bar is 103% higher.
  • Agave nectar has 190 times less Manganese than Mounds candy bar. Mounds candy bar has 0.948mg of Manganese, while Agave nectar has 0.005mg.
  • Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7925%
Contains more IronIron +2222.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +4344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +10900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18860%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%

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 57% 9.4% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1306.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.7%
~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
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5011.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5811.1%
Contains more OtherOther +673.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.3%
Contains more WaterWater +153.5%

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 Agave nectar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Agave nectar Opinion
Calories 486kcal 310kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 0.09g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 0.45g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 17mg Agave nectar
Net carbs 54.89g 76.17g Agave nectar
Carbs 58.59g 76.37g Agave nectar
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Agave nectar
Magnesium 55mg 1mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 1mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg 4mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 68.03g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 0.2g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.009mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.01mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 1mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 4mg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 0IU 156IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.98mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.948mg 0.005mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 1.7µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.689mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.234mg Agave nectar
Vitamin K 1.6µg 22.5µg Agave nectar
Folate 6µg 30µg Agave nectar
Choline 11.8mg 13.3mg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g Mounds candy bar
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Agave nectar
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
24%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.58g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.