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Milky way vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milky way and Caramel different?

  • Milky way is higher in Copper, and Manganese, however, Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Milky way is 48% higher.
  • Caramel has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.1%
~equal in Selenium ~1.8µg

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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.148mg
~equal in Folate ~4µg

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.26 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1237.7%

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 Caramel
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 Milky way Caramel Opinion
Calories 456kcal 382kcal Milky way
Protein 4.01g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 17.23g 8.1g Milky way
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.4mg Milky way
Net carbs 70.17g 77g Caramel
Carbs 71.17g 77g Caramel
Cholesterol 9mg 7mg Caramel
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Milky way
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Milky way
Calcium 115mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 124mg 214mg Caramel
Iron 0.49mg 0.14mg Milky way
Sugar 59.69g 65.5g Milky way
Fiber 1g 0g Milky way
Copper 0.147mg 0.018mg Milky way
Zinc 0.69mg 0.44mg Milky way
Phosphorus 67mg 114mg Caramel
Sodium 167mg 245mg Milky way
Vitamin A 110IU 42IU Milky way
Vitamin A 31µg 12µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.46mg Milky way
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Milky way
Manganese 0.147mg 0.011mg Milky way
Selenium 2µg 1.8µg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 0.148mg Milky way
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.056mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 3.6µg 1.8µg Milky way
Folate 4µg 4µg
Trans Fat 0.206g Caramel
Choline 16.5mg 8mg Milky way
Saturated Fat 12.016g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g 1.542g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 3.478g 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
Milky way Caramel
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
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
19%
Caramel

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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.