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Milky way vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milky way and Molasses different?

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Calcium than Milky way.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Molasses is 60% higher.
  • Milky way contains 668 times more Saturated Fat than Molasses. While Milky way contains 12.016g of Saturated Fat, Molasses contain only 0.018g.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Molasses 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +116.1%
Contains more Zinc +137.9%
Contains more Calcium +78.3%
Contains more Iron +863.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Potassium +1080.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +231.3%
Contains more Manganese +940.8%
Contains more Selenium +790%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 19% 15% 29% 11% 22% 19% 49% 20% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.1%
Contains more Zinc +137.9%
Contains more Calcium +78.3%
Contains more Iron +863.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Potassium +1080.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +231.3%
Contains more Manganese +940.8%
Contains more Selenium +790%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5050%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +503.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +418.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4685.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 12% 3% 12% 24% 3% 10% 4% 3% 23% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5050%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +503.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +418.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4685.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +17130%
Contains more Water +247.1%
Contains more Other +155.8%
Equal in Carbs - 74.73
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +17130%
Contains more Water +247.1%
Contains more Other +155.8%
Equal in Carbs - 74.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6868.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.26 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6868.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky way Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 70.17g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 4.01g 0g Milky way
Fats 17.23g 0.1g Milky way
Carbs 71.17g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 456kcal 290kcal Milky way
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 59.69g 74.72g Milky way
Fiber 1g 0g Milky way
Calcium 115mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.49mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 20mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 67mg 31mg Milky way
Potassium 124mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 167mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.69mg 0.29mg Milky way
Copper 0.147mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.147mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 2µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 110IU 0IU Milky way
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Milky way
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.041mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.002mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 4µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin K 3.6µg 0µg Milky way
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Molasses
Trans Fat 0.206g Molasses
Saturated Fat 12.016g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g 0.032g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 0.05g Milky way

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milky way Molasses
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.998g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Milky way
Milky way is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.