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Milky way vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milky way and Caramel different?

  • Milky way is higher in Copper, and Manganese, however, Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Milky way is 48% higher.
  • Caramel has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Candies, caramels 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.
Milky way
Milky way
7
:
3
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Zinc +56.8%
Contains more Copper +716.7%
Contains more Manganese +1236.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.1%
Contains more Potassium +72.6%
Equal in Selenium - 1.8
Milky way
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 19% 15% 29% 11% 22% 19% 49% 20% 11%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Zinc +56.8%
Contains more Copper +716.7%
Contains more Manganese +1236.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.1%
Contains more Potassium +72.6%
Equal in Selenium - 1.8

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.
Milky way
Milky way
6
:
5
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Vitamin A +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.148
Equal in Folate - 4
Milky way
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%
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.148
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milky way
Milky way
1
:
4
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Fats +112.7%
Contains more Protein +14.7%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Equal in Carbs - 77
Milky way
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +112.7%
Contains more Protein +14.7%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Equal in Carbs - 77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milky way
Milky way
1
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1237.7%
Milky way
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.26 g
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1237.7%

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 Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky way Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 70.17g 77g Caramel
Protein 4.01g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 17.23g 8.1g Milky way
Carbs 71.17g 77g Caramel
Calories 456kcal 382kcal Milky way
Sugar 59.69g 65.5g Milky way
Fiber 1g 0g Milky way
Calcium 115mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.49mg 0.14mg Milky way
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Milky way
Phosphorus 67mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 124mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 167mg 245mg Milky way
Zinc 0.69mg 0.44mg Milky way
Copper 0.147mg 0.018mg Milky way
Manganese 0.147mg 0.011mg Milky way
Selenium 2µg 1.8µg Milky way
Vitamin A 110IU 42IU Milky way
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 12µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.46mg Milky way
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Milky way
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.4mg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 0.148mg Milky way
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 3.6µg 1.8µg Milky way
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 9mg 7mg Caramel
Trans Fat 0.206g Caramel
Saturated Fat 12.016g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g 1.542g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milky way Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milky way
Milky way contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Milky way
Milky way is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.54g)
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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.