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Milky way vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Milky way and Macaroon

  • Milky way is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, yet Macaroon is richer in Fiber, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 40% higher.
  • Milky way contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more IronIron +67.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +83%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.73mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~68mg

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% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +227.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +585.7%

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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.3%
Contains more FatsFats +30.9%
Contains more WaterWater +82.5%
Contains more OtherOther +32.6%

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +211.5%

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 Macaroon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky way Macaroon Opinion
Calories 456kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 4.01g 3.02g Milky way
Fats 17.23g 22.55g Macaroon
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Milky way
Net carbs 70.17g 56.12g Milky way
Carbs 71.17g 61.22g Milky way
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Milky way
Magnesium 20mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 115mg 5mg Milky way
Potassium 124mg 123mg Milky way
Iron 0.49mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 59.69g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 1g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.147mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.69mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 67mg 68mg Macaroon
Sodium 167mg 241mg Milky way
Vitamin A 110IU 0IU Milky way
Vitamin A 31µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.19mg Milky way
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Milky way
Manganese 0.147mg Milky way
Selenium 2µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.02mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.06mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Milky way
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin K 3.6µg 1.1µg Milky way
Folate 4µg 3µg Milky way
Trans Fat 0.206g Macaroon
Choline 16.5mg 9.1mg Milky way
Saturated Fat 12.016g 20.099g Milky way
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g 1.61g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milky way Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milky way
Milky way contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.083g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.