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Milky way vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Milky way and Sugar

  • The amount of Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Zinc, and Vitamin E in Milky way is higher than in Sugar.
  • Milky way covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 60% more than Sugar.
  • Sugar contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Sugars, granulated.

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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%
Sugar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.18% 1.9% 2.3% 0.27% 0% 0.13% 0.52% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6100%
Contains more IronIron +880%
Contains more CopperCopper +2000%
Contains more ZincZinc +6800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3575%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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% 6.6% 18% 12% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 9%
Sugar
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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +442.1%
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 +∞%

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
Sugar
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100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31400%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky way Sugar Opinion
Calories 456kcal 387kcal Milky way
Protein 4.01g 0g Milky way
Fats 17.23g 0g Milky way
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Milky way
Net carbs 70.17g 99.98g Sugar
Carbs 71.17g 99.98g Sugar
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Sugar
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Milky way
Magnesium 20mg 0mg Milky way
Calcium 115mg 1mg Milky way
Potassium 124mg 2mg Milky way
Iron 0.49mg 0.05mg Milky way
Sugar 59.69g 99.8g Milky way
Fiber 1g 0g Milky way
Copper 0.147mg 0.007mg Milky way
Zinc 0.69mg 0.01mg Milky way
Phosphorus 67mg 0mg Milky way
Sodium 167mg 1mg Sugar
Vitamin A 110IU 0IU Milky way
Vitamin A 31µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Milky way
Manganese 0.147mg 0.004mg Milky way
Selenium 2µg 0.6µg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.019mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin K 3.6µg 0µg Milky way
Folate 4µg 0µg Milky way
Trans Fat 0.206g Sugar
Choline 16.5mg 0mg Milky way
Saturated Fat 12.016g 0g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g 0g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 0g Milky way

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milky way Sugar
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
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.016g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Milky way
Milky way is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.