Caramel vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are caramel and milky way different?
- Caramel is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, milky way is richer in copper and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for milky way is 48% higher.
- Caramel contains 4 times more vitamin B5 than milky way. While caramel contains 0.62mg of vitamin B5, milky way contains only 0.155mg.
- Caramel has less saturated fat.
Candies, caramels 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +716.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1236.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +148.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +106.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +112.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1237.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 12.016g | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.26g | 21% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 17.23g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.147mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.103mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.155mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 67mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.147mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.046mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.18µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 456kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 124mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 167mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.89mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.014mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 2.23g | 2% |
| Choline | 8mg | 16.5mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 77g | 71.17g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 3.6µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 115mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 31µg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 4.01g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 70.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 59.69g | N/A |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.206g | N/A | |
| Folate | 4µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
16%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milky way is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milky way contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milky way is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Milky way is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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