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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 from 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 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.
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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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% 6.6% 18% 12% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 9%
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 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +106.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.154mg
~equal in Folate ~4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +14.7%
Contains more WaterWater +34.9%
Contains more OtherOther +39.5%
Contains more FatsFats +112.7%
~equal in Carbs ~71.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.26 g
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.
Caramel Milky way
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 Caramel Milky way Opinion
Calories 382kcal 456kcal Milky way
Protein 4.6g 4.01g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 17.23g Milky way
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg Milky way
Net carbs 77g 70.17g Caramel
Carbs 77g 71.17g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 9mg Caramel
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Milky way
Magnesium 17mg 20mg Milky way
Calcium 138mg 115mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 124mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.49mg Milky way
Sugar 65.5g 59.69g Milky way
Fiber 0g 1g Milky way
Copper 0.018mg 0.147mg Milky way
Zinc 0.44mg 0.69mg Milky way
Phosphorus 114mg 67mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 167mg Milky way
Vitamin A 42IU 110IU Milky way
Vitamin A 12µg 31µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.89mg Milky way
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Milky way
Manganese 0.011mg 0.147mg Milky way
Selenium 1.8µg 2µg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.046mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.154mg Milky way
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.155mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.014mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.18µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.6µg Milky way
Folate 4µg 4µg
Trans Fat 0.206g Caramel
Choline 8mg 16.5mg Milky way
Saturated Fat 2.476g 12.016g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 2.23g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.26g Caramel
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
15%
Caramel
10%
Milky way
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
23%
Milky way

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.