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Mounds candy bar vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mounds candy bar and sugar substitute

  • Mounds candy bar has more copper, manganese, iron, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and potassium, while sugar substitute has more calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 86% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 57 times less copper than mounds candy bar. Mounds candy bar contains 0.4mg of copper, while sugar substitute contains 0.007mg.
  • The amount of sodium in mounds candy bar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +816.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +723.1%
Contains more IronIron +1206.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +5614.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1037.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4209.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4085.7%

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.
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% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.7%
Contains more OtherOther +247.4%
~equal in Water ~9.14g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.58g 94%
Calcium 21mg 879mg 86%
Copper 0.4mg 0.007mg 44%
Fats 26.6g 0g 41%
Manganese 0.948mg 0.022mg 40%
Iron 2.09mg 0.16mg 24%
Sodium 145mg 572mg 19%
Phosphorus 91mg 8mg 12%
Selenium 6.6µg 12%
Magnesium 55mg 6mg 12%
Fiber 3.7g 0.6g 12%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.04mg 10%
Carbs 58.59g 84.77g 9%
Potassium 321mg 39mg 8%
Calories 486kcal 347kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.015mg 6%
Protein 4.6g 2.06g 5%
Caffeine 17mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.015mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.015mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.08mg 3%
Folate 6µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 2%
Choline 11.8mg 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 54.89g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 46.19g 4.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.