Milky way vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between milky way and icing
- Milky way has more copper, calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, manganese, and zinc; however, icing is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin K.
- Milky way covers your daily saturated fat needs 45% more than icing.
- Icing has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of milky way is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 | +1900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +264.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +206.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +885.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +272.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1900% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +617.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +193.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +261.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +139.2% |
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Fats
~16.23g
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Carbs
~67.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2958.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.26g | 7.951g | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 12.016g | 2.974g | 41% |
| Copper | 0.147mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.302mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 3mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 13µg | 8% |
| Protein | 4.01g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 67mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.23g | 4.86g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.89mg | 1.53mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Calories | 456kcal | 418kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Fats | 17.23g | 16.23g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 184mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.014mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 71.17g | 67.89g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.17g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 59.69g | 63.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.154mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milky way is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milky way contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milky way is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.