Milky Way vs. After eight — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Milky Way and after eight different?
- Milky Way is richer in calcium, while after eight is higher in fiber.
- Milky Way covers your daily need for saturated fat, 18% more than after eight.
- Milky Way contains 167 times more sodium than after eight. Milky Way contains 167mg of sodium, while after eight contains 1mg.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +784.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
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 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.01 g
Fats:
17.23 g
Carbs:
71.17 g
Water:
6.3 g
Other:
1.29 g
Protein:
1.67 g
Fats:
11.9 g
Carbs:
79.53 g
Water:
6.3 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.7% |
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Water
~6.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.26 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 12.016g | 8.33g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.147mg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 115mg | 13mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 67mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 8% | |
| Fats | 17.23g | 11.9g | 8% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.23g | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.89mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1g | 2.4g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 4.01g | 1.67g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 124mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 71.17g | 79.53g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.26g | 2% | |
| Caffeine | 6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.154mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.57mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 456kcal | 432kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.17g | 77.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 59.69g | 66.6g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.206g | 0g | N/A |
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
10%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milky Way is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milky Way is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.91g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky Way is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
After eight is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
After eight is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.686g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
After eight is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)