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Mounds candy bar vs. Twizzlers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mounds candy bar and Twizzlers

  • Mounds candy bar has more Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Twizzlers has more Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mounds candy bar is 100% higher.
  • Twizzlers have 9 times less Potassium than Mounds candy bar. Mounds candy bar has 321mg of Potassium, while Twizzlers have 37mg.
  • Twizzlers are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Iron +646.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.2%
Contains more Potassium +767.6%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 79% 40% 39% 29% 19% 30% 134% 124% 36%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 0% 11% 4% 26% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Iron +646.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.2%
Contains more Potassium +767.6%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 2% 13% 14% 6% 15% 21% 5% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +907.6%
Contains more Other +68.1%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Contains more Water +65.7%
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% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +907.6%
Contains more Other +68.1%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Contains more Water +65.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.14
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
21% 73% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.14

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 Twizzlers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Twizzlers Opinion
Net carbs 54.89g 78.77g Twizzlers
Protein 4.6g 2.3g Mounds candy bar
Fats 26.6g 2.64g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 79.37g Twizzlers
Calories 486kcal 347kcal Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 51.35g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 0.6g Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 8mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 0.28mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 24mg Mounds candy bar
Potassium 321mg 37mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 145mg 195mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.058mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Twizzlers
Saturated Fat 20.58g 0.54g Twizzlers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 1.88g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.14g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Twizzlers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Twizzlers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
5%
Twizzlers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.04g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
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 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 ($)

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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.