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Sorghum syrup vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sorghum syrup and Milky way

  • Sorghum syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, however, Milky way is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin E .
  • Sorghum syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 60% more than Milky way.
  • Milky way has 48 times less Vitamin B6 than Sorghum syrup. Sorghum syrup has 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Milky way has 0.014mg.
  • Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, sorghum and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY 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 +30.4%
Contains more Iron +675.5%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +706.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Manganese +940.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains more Zinc +68.3%
Contains more Copper +13.1%
Contains more Selenium +17.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 143% 72% 24% 89% 2% 12% 44% 200% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 19% 15% 29% 11% 22% 19% 49% 20% 11%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +675.5%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +706.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Manganese +940.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains more Zinc +68.3%
Contains more Copper +13.1%
Contains more Selenium +17.6%

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 B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +418.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4685.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 2% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +418.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4685.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +260.3%
Contains more Other +86%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 71.17
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Water +260.3%
Contains more Other +86%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 71.17

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Milky way Opinion
Net carbs 74.9g 70.17g Sorghum syrup
Protein 0g 4.01g Milky way
Fats 0g 17.23g Milky way
Carbs 74.9g 71.17g Sorghum syrup
Calories 290kcal 456kcal Milky way
Sugar 74.9g 59.69g Milky way
Fiber 0g 1g Milky way
Calcium 150mg 115mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 0.49mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 20mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 56mg 67mg Milky way
Potassium 1000mg 124mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 8mg 167mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.41mg 0.69mg Milky way
Copper 0.13mg 0.147mg Milky way
Manganese 1.53mg 0.147mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 2µg Milky way
Vitamin A 0IU 110IU Milky way
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0mg 0.89mg Milky way
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Milky way
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Milky way
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.046mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.103mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.154mg Milky way
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.155mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.014mg Sorghum syrup
Folate 0µg 4µg Milky way
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Milky way
Vitamin K 0µg 3.6µg Milky way
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Sorghum syrup
Trans Fat 0.206g Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 12.016g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.23g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.26g Milky way

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup Milky way
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
22%
Sorghum syrup
10%
Milky way
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
23%
Milky way

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.21g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/nutrients
  2. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.