Mounds/Almond Joy bars
Mounds and Almond Joy bars are iconic American candy bars featuring a sweet, chewy coconut center. Mounds bars are coated in dark chocolate, while Almond Joy bars are coated in milk chocolate and include whole almonds, making them a beloved treat from the Hershey Company.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These bars are high in fat and carbohydrates, with a rough calorie count of around 250-300 per serving. They primarily provide quick energy from sugar and fat, with minimal protein or essential vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 26 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 21 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 110 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 bar (49 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, these bars are famous for their catchy jingle and are often associated with tropical or beach-themed imagery. Nutritionally, the coconut provides some dietary fiber, but the bars are generally considered an indulgent treat rather than a health food.
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