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Reese's pieces vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between reese's pieces and mounds candy bar

  • Reese's pieces have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B5, while mounds candy bar has more iron and selenium.
  • Reese's pieces cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 36% more than mounds candy bar.
  • Reese's pieces contain 9 times more folate than mounds candy bar. While reese's pieces contain 55µg of folate, mounds candy bar contains only 6µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in reese's pieces is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar.

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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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16%
Contains more IronIron +326.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +725%
~equal in Copper ~0.4mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.1mg

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 0% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2087.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +268.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +816.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.7%
Contains more WaterWater +805%
~equal in Fats ~26.6g
~equal in Carbs ~58.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
72% 20% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
97% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1043.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1242.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Reese's pieces Mounds candy bar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Mounds candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 0.277mg 36%
Iron 0.49mg 2.09mg 20%
Saturated fat 16.42g 20.58g 19%
Phosphorus 207mg 91mg 17%
Protein 12.46g 4.6g 16%
Folate 55µg 6µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 0.14g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.058mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.049mg 11%
Selenium 0.8µg 6.6µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.46g 0.39g 10%
Magnesium 88mg 55mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.245mg 7%
Manganese 1.1mg 0.948mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.19mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 69mg 21mg 5%
Caffeine 0mg 17mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.6µg 4%
Choline 28.7mg 11.8mg 3%
Fiber 3g 3.7g 3%
Fats 24.77g 26.6g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.09mg 2%
Sodium 194mg 145mg 2%
Copper 0.41mg 0.4mg 1%
Potassium 359mg 321mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Calories 497kcal 486kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Carbs 59.86g 58.59g 0%
Net carbs 56.86g 54.89g N/A
Sugar 53.25g 46.19g N/A
Zinc 1.15mg 1.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces Mounds candy bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Reese's pieces
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/nutrients
  2. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.