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Brown sugar vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brown sugar and milky way different?

  • Milky way has more copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin E than brown sugar.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for milky way is 60% higher.
  • Brown sugar has less sodium.

Sugars, brown and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 11% 18% 49% 19% 29% 22% 19% 11%
Contains more IronIron +44.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1575%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
~equal in Potassium ~124mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 10% 18% 6% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +617.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 CarbsCarbs +37.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3241.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +370.1%
Contains more OtherOther +186.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Milky way DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 12.016g 55%
Fats 0g 17.23g 27%
Copper 0.047mg 0.147mg 11%
Carbs 98.09g 71.17g 9%
Phosphorus 4mg 67mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.103mg 8%
Protein 0.12g 4.01g 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.89mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.23g 6%
Sodium 28mg 167mg 6%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.69mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.046mg 4%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.147mg 4%
Calories 380kcal 456kcal 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Iron 0.71mg 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 31µg 3%
Choline 2.3mg 16.5mg 3%
Calcium 83mg 115mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.6µg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 20mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.014mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.26g 2%
Caffeine 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Selenium 1.2µg 2µg 1%
Folate 1µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 70.17g N/A
Potassium 133mg 124mg 0%
Sugar 97.02g 59.69g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.154mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.155mg 0%
Trans fat 0.206g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Milky way
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Brown sugar
10%
Milky way
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
23%
Milky way

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.016g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.