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Milky Way vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Milky Way and mousse?

  • Milky Way is higher in copper, yet mousse is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 44% more.
  • Milky Way has 4 times more sodium than mousse. While Milky Way has 167mg of sodium, mousse has only 38mg.
  • The glycemic index of mousse is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
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%
Mousse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 29% 13% 21% 25% 17% 50% 5% 7.7% 40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +12.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +270%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.64mg

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%
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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 0.33% 47% 10% 0% 11% 47% 2.7% 32% 13% 59% 4% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +161.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.045mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.146mg

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
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4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +342.9%
Contains more OtherOther +51.8%
Contains more WaterWater +899%
~equal in Protein ~4.14g
~equal in Fats ~16g

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
Mousse
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61% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +238.1%

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 Mousse
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky Way Mousse DV% diff.
Cholesterol 9mg 140mg 44%
Carbs 71.17g 16.07g 18%
Saturated fat 12.016g 9.151g 13%
Calories 456kcal 225kcal 12%
Vitamin A 31µg 140µg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.47µg 12%
Selenium 2µg 7.4µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.205mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.533mg 8%
Copper 0.147mg 0.075mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.23g 5.027g 7%
Phosphorus 67mg 117mg 7%
Sodium 167mg 38mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 0.879g 4%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.059mg 4%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Folate 4µg 15µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.058mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 1.6µg 2%
Calcium 115mg 96mg 2%
Fats 17.23g 16g 2%
Fiber 1g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.49mg 0.55mg 1%
Potassium 124mg 143mg 1%
Protein 4.01g 4.14g 0%
Net carbs 70.17g 15.47g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 59.69g 14.81g N/A
Zinc 0.69mg 0.64mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.045mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 0.146mg 0%
Trans fat 0.206g N/A
Caffeine 6mg 7mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milky Way Mousse
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
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky Way
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.865g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milky Way
Milky Way is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 131mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Milky Way
Milky Way is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.