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Sorghum syrup vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sorghum syrup and Mounds candy bar?

  • Sorghum syrup is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, yet Mounds candy bar is higher in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% more.
  • Sorghum syrup has 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Mounds candy bar. While Sorghum syrup has 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, Mounds candy bar has only 0.09mg.

We used Syrups, sorghum and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar types 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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
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 +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +614.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.5%
Contains more IronIron +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.2%

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% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 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 CarbsCarbs +27.8%
Contains more WaterWater +150.8%
Contains more OtherOther +106.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 290kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 0g 4.6g Mounds candy bar
Fats 0g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 74.9g 54.89g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 74.9g 58.59g Sorghum syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 55mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 150mg 21mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg 321mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 2.09mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 0g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.13mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 0.41mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 56mg 91mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 8mg 145mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 1.53mg 0.948mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.049mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.058mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.245mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.09mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 0µg 6µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 13.3mg 11.8mg Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 20.58g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.39g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.14g Mounds candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup 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
21%
Sorghum syrup
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.58g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.71g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.