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Mounds candy bar vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mounds candy bar and White chocolate different?

  • Mounds candy bar is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, White chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mounds candy bar is 41% higher.
  • Mounds candy bar contains 19 times more Fiber than White chocolate. While Mounds candy bar contains 3.7g of Fiber, White chocolate contains only 0.2g.

Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, white chocolate are the varieties used in this article.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +358.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains more IronIron +770.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +847.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.9%

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 1.7% 1.8% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +405.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +386.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +468.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +596.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.6%
Contains more FatsFats +20.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.3%
~equal in Carbs ~59.24g

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2232.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +623.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.412g

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 White chocolate
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar White chocolate Opinion
Calories 486kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Protein 4.6g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 26.6g 32.09g White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Net carbs 54.89g 59.04g White chocolate
Carbs 58.59g 59.24g White chocolate
Cholesterol 2mg 21mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 12mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 199mg White chocolate
Potassium 321mg 286mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 0.24mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 59g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 0.2g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.06mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.74mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 176mg White chocolate
Sodium 145mg 90mg White chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.948mg 0.008mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 4.5µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.063mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.745mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.056mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 1.6µg 9.1µg White chocolate
Folate 6µg 7µg White chocolate
Choline 11.8mg 29.5mg White chocolate
Saturated Fat 20.58g 19.412g White chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 1.013g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.168g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.