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

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How are Milky way and Brown sugar different?

  • Milky way has more Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin E than Brown sugar.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Milky way is 60% higher.
  • Brown sugar has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Sugars, brown 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 14% 35% 11% 18% 49% 19% 29% 22% 19% 11%
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%
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%
Contains more IronIron +44.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.2%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg

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 2.3% 6.6% 18% 12% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 9%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3241.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +370.1%
Contains more OtherOther +186.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milky way Brown sugar
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 Milky way Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 456kcal 380kcal Milky way
Protein 4.01g 0.12g Milky way
Fats 17.23g 0g Milky way
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Milky way
Net carbs 70.17g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 71.17g 98.09g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Brown sugar
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Milky way
Magnesium 20mg 9mg Milky way
Calcium 115mg 83mg Milky way
Potassium 124mg 133mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.49mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 59.69g 97.02g Milky way
Fiber 1g 0g Milky way
Copper 0.147mg 0.047mg Milky way
Zinc 0.69mg 0.03mg Milky way
Phosphorus 67mg 4mg Milky way
Sodium 167mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 110IU 0IU Milky way
Vitamin A 31µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Milky way
Manganese 0.147mg 0.064mg Milky way
Selenium 2µg 1.2µg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 0.11mg Milky way
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.132mg Milky way
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin K 3.6µg 0µg Milky way
Folate 4µg 1µg Milky way
Trans Fat 0.206g Brown sugar
Choline 16.5mg 2.3mg Milky way
Saturated Fat 12.016g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g 0g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 0g Milky way
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.