Milky way vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Milky way and Mars?
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.6% |
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 | +40% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +51.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +270.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.28g
~equal in
Carbs
~72.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~11.651g
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 456kcal | 475kcal |
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| Protein | 4.01g | 4.28g |
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| Fats | 17.23g | 19.32g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.17g | 70.4g |
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| Carbs | 71.17g | 72.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 9mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 115mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 124mg |
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.86mg |
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| Sugar | 59.69g | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.147mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 67mg |
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| Sodium | 167mg | 136mg |
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| Vitamin A | 110IU | 167IU |
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| Vitamin A | 31µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.147mg |
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| Selenium | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.6µg |
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| Folate | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.206g | 0.131g |
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| Choline | 16.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 12.016g | 11.651g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.23g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.26g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milky way is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Milky way is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milky way is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky way is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (62)