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Sugar substitute vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sugar substitute and Mounds candy bar

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, while Mounds candy bar has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 86% higher.
  • Mounds candy bar contains 4 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, while Mounds candy bar contains 145mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +4085.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +816.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +723.1%
Contains more IronIron +1206.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +5614.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1037.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4209.1%

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% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +44.7%
Contains more OtherOther +247.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Water ~9.05g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 347kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 2.06g 4.6g Mounds candy bar
Fats 0g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 84.17g 54.89g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 58.59g Sugar substitute
Cholesterol 2mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 879mg 21mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 0.16mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 4.03g 46.19g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.007mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 0.04mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 91mg Mounds candy bar
Sodium 572mg 145mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin E 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.022mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.049mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.058mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B3 0.277mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 6µg Mounds candy bar
Choline 11.8mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 20.58g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g Mounds candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g Mounds candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Mounds candy bar
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
1%
Sugar substitute
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.