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Milky way vs. Raisinets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Milky way and Raisinets

  • Raisinets are richer than Milky way in Iron.
  • Milky way contains 5 times more Sodium than Raisinets. Milky way contains 167mg of Sodium, while Raisinets contain 33mg.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Candies, NESTLE, RAISINETS Chocolate Covered Raisins.

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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 +35.3%
Contains more Iron +144.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
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 26% 45% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +35.3%
Contains more Iron +144.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.6%
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 5% 0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Protein - 4.4
Equal in Fats - 17
Equal in Carbs - 71
Equal in Water - 6.4
Equal in Other - 1.2
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% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 17 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.2 g
Equal in Protein - 4.4
Equal in Fats - 17
Equal in Carbs - 71
Equal in Water - 6.4
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 11
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.26 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 11

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky way Raisinets Opinion
Net carbs 70.17g 68.8g Milky way
Protein 4.01g 4.4g Raisinets
Fats 17.23g 17g Milky way
Carbs 71.17g 71g Milky way
Calories 456kcal 422kcal Milky way
Sugar 59.69g 59g Raisinets
Fiber 1g 2.2g Raisinets
Calcium 115mg 85mg Milky way
Iron 0.49mg 1.2mg Raisinets
Magnesium 20mg Milky way
Phosphorus 67mg Milky way
Potassium 124mg Milky way
Sodium 167mg 33mg Raisinets
Zinc 0.69mg Milky way
Copper 0.147mg Milky way
Manganese 0.147mg Milky way
Selenium 2µg Milky way
Vitamin A 110IU 77IU 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 1.6mg Raisinets
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 11mg Milky way
Trans Fat 0.206g 0.08g Raisinets
Saturated Fat 12.016g 11g Raisinets
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g Milky way

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Milky way Raisinets
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
1%
Raisinets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
7%
Raisinets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raisinets
Raisinets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisinets
Raisinets contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisinets
Raisinets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisinets
Raisinets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky way
Milky way 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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/nutrients
  2. Raisinets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169587/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.