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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 for 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% 2.7% 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.58g 0g 94%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Copper 0.4mg 0.009mg 43%
Manganese 0.948mg 0.005mg 41%
Fats 26.6g 0.45g 40%
Iron 2.09mg 0.09mg 25%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 17mg 18%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 22.5µg 17%
Fiber 3.7g 0.2g 14%
Magnesium 55mg 1mg 13%
Phosphorus 91mg 1mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.234mg 11%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.01mg 10%
Potassium 321mg 4mg 9%
Protein 4.6g 0.09g 9%
Selenium 6.6µg 1.7µg 9%
Calories 486kcal 310kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.165mg 8%
Folate 6µg 30µg 6%
Sodium 145mg 4mg 6%
Carbs 58.59g 76.37g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.122mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.98mg 5%
Caffeine 17mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.689mg 3%
Calcium 21mg 1mg 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 54.89g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 46.19g 68.03g N/A
Choline 11.8mg 13.3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
23%
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.