Pretzel vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pretzel and mounds candy bar different?
- Pretzel is higher in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, mounds candy bar is richer in copper and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mounds candy bar is 101% higher.
- Pretzel contains 28 times more folate than mounds candy bar. While pretzel contains 166µg of folate, mounds candy bar contains only 6µg.
- Mounds candy bar has less sodium.
Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +119.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +765.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +472.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1802.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2666.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
26.6 g
Carbs:
58.59 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +202.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +807.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +189.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
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 | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +822.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 20.58g | 92% |
| Sodium | 1240mg | 145mg | 48% |
| Folate | 166µg | 6µg | 40% |
| Fats | 2.93g | 26.6g | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 0.277mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 2.09mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.049mg | 31% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.4mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.058mg | 21% |
| Protein | 10.04g | 4.6g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.14g | 8% |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 58.59g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 55mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 91mg | 5% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 486kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 6.6µg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 11.8mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.948mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 321mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.245mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 54.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.21g | 46.19g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
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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
37%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.189g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1095mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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