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

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A recap on differences between Mounds candy bar and Maple syrup

  • Mounds candy bar has more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Magnesium, however, Maple syrup is higher in Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Mounds candy bar covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 103% more than Maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Syrups, maple.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.4%
Contains more IronIron +1800%
Contains more CopperCopper +2122.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +385.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206.8%

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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +580.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +637.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2089.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11400%
Contains more FatsFats +44233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +146.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.4%
Contains more WaterWater +257.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3445.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +723.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

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 Maple syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 486kcal 260kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 4.6g 0.04g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 0.06g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 54.89g 67.04g Maple syrup
Carbs 58.59g 67.04g Maple syrup
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Maple syrup
Magnesium 55mg 21mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 102mg Maple syrup
Potassium 321mg 212mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 0.11mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 60.46g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 0g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.018mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 91mg 2mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 12mg Maple syrup
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 6.6µg 0.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.081mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.036mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.002mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg 0µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 11.8mg 1.6mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.011g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.017g Mounds candy bar
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Maple syrup
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%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.573g)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.