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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 have more Iron, and Selenium.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily need of 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 are 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 ~0IU
~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 Opinion
Calories 497kcal 486kcal Reese's pieces
Protein 12.46g 4.6g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 56.86g 54.89g Reese's pieces
Carbs 59.86g 58.59g Reese's pieces
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 88mg 55mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 69mg 21mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 359mg 321mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.49mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 53.25g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 3g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.41mg 0.4mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.15mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 207mg 91mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 145mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.19mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg 0.948mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.049mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.058mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 0.277mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.245mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.09mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.6µg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 6µg Reese's pieces
Choline 28.7mg 11.8mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 16.42g 20.58g Reese's pieces
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g 0.39g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 0.14g Reese's pieces

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.