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Milky way vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Milky way and Almond joy

  • Milky way has more Calcium, however, Almond joy is richer in Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Almond joy covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 28% more than Milky way.
  • Almond joy has 2 times less Calcium than Milky way. Milky way has 115mg of Calcium, while Almond joy has 64mg.
  • Almond joy contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Candies, ALMOND JOY 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.
Contains more Calcium +79.7%
Contains more Iron +159.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 19% 15% 29% 11% 22% 19% 49% 20% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 48% 0% 48% 23% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +79.7%
Contains more Iron +159.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -15%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +161.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 12% 3% 12% 24% 3% 10% 4% 3% 23% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +19.6%
Contains more Fats +56.3%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.13
Equal in Other - 1.23
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Carbs +19.6%
Contains more Fats +56.3%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.13
Equal in Other - 1.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.8%
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.26 g
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.18 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky way Almond joy Opinion
Net carbs 70.17g 54.51g Milky way
Protein 4.01g 4.13g Almond joy
Fats 17.23g 26.93g Almond joy
Carbs 71.17g 59.51g Milky way
Calories 456kcal 479kcal Almond joy
Sugar 59.69g 48.34g Almond joy
Fiber 1g 5g Almond joy
Calcium 115mg 64mg Milky way
Iron 0.49mg 1.27mg Almond joy
Magnesium 20mg Milky way
Phosphorus 67mg 112mg Almond joy
Potassium 124mg 254mg Almond joy
Sodium 167mg 142mg Almond joy
Zinc 0.69mg Milky way
Copper 0.147mg Milky way
Manganese 0.147mg Milky way
Selenium 2µg Milky way
Vitamin A 110IU 42IU Milky way
Vitamin A RAE 31µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.89mg Milky way
Vitamin D 16IU Milky way
Vitamin D 0.4µg Milky way
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.7mg
Vitamin B1 0.046mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.103mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.154mg Milky way
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Milky way
Vitamin B6 0.014mg Milky way
Folate 4µg Milky way
Vitamin B12 0.18µg Milky way
Vitamin K 3.6µg Milky way
Cholesterol 9mg 4mg Almond joy
Trans Fat 0.206g Almond joy
Saturated Fat 12.016g 17.59g Milky way
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g 5.26g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 1.18g Almond joy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Milky way Almond joy
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Milky way
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.574g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/nutrients
  2. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/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.