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

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The main differences between Corn syrup and Milky way

  • Milky way is richer than Corn syrup in Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Milky way is 60% higher.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark 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 Selenium +45%
Contains more Calcium +538.9%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +509.1%
Contains more Potassium +181.8%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +177.4%
Contains more Manganese +47%
Equal in Sodium - 167
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 19% 15% 29% 11% 22% 19% 49% 20% 11%
Contains more Selenium +45%
Contains more Calcium +538.9%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +509.1%
Contains more Potassium +181.8%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +177.4%
Contains more Manganese +47%
Equal in Sodium - 167

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
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% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +249.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +222.5%
Equal in Carbs - 71.17
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 +249.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +222.5%
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.
Corn syrup Milky way
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Milky way Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 70.17g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 4.01g Milky way
Fats 0g 17.23g Milky way
Carbs 77.59g 71.17g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 456kcal Milky way
Sugar 77.59g 59.69g Milky way
Fiber 0g 1g Milky way
Calcium 18mg 115mg Milky way
Iron 0.37mg 0.49mg Milky way
Magnesium 8mg 20mg Milky way
Phosphorus 11mg 67mg Milky way
Potassium 44mg 124mg Milky way
Sodium 155mg 167mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.69mg Milky way
Copper 0.053mg 0.147mg Milky way
Manganese 0.1mg 0.147mg Milky way
Selenium 2.9µg 2µg Corn syrup
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 0.011mg 0.046mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.103mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.154mg Milky way
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.155mg Milky way
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.014mg Milky way
Folate 0µg 4µg Milky way
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Milky way
Vitamin K 0µg 3.6µg Milky way
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.206g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 12.016g Corn 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
Corn 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
1%
Corn syrup
10%
Milky way
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
23%
Milky way

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Milky way
Milky way is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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 contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.016g)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.