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

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The main differences between milky way and corn syrup

  • 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 for milky way is 60% higher.
  • Corn syrup contains less saturated fat.
  • Milky way has a lower glycemic index than corn syrup.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +538.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.8%
Contains more IronIron +32.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +509.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45%
~equal in Sodium ~155mg

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% 10% 18% 6% 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% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.1%

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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +222.5%
Contains more WaterWater +249.4%
~equal in Carbs ~77.59g

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky way Corn syrup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.016g 0g 55%
Fats 17.23g 0g 27%
Calcium 115mg 18mg 10%
Copper 0.147mg 0.053mg 10%
Calories 456kcal 286kcal 9%
Phosphorus 67mg 11mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg 8%
Protein 4.01g 0g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.009mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.23g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0mg 6%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.04mg 6%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.023mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.011mg 3%
Vitamin A 31µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 8mg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Caffeine 6mg 0mg 2%
Iron 0.49mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.1mg 2%
Selenium 2µg 2.9µg 2%
Potassium 124mg 44mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Carbs 71.17g 77.59g 2%
Choline 16.5mg 13.3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Sodium 167mg 155mg 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 70.17g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 59.69g 77.59g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.009mg 0%
Trans fat 0.206g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milky way Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
10%
Corn syrup

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/nutrients
  2. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.