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Milky way vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Milky way and Taffy (candy)?

  • Milky way is richer than Taffy (candy) in Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin E.
  • Milky way's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 50% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taffy (candy) is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar and Candies, taffy, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1337.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4033.3%
Contains more IronIron +4800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.9%

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%
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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3775%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~100IU

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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13266.7%
Contains more FatsFats +417.4%
Contains more WaterWater +29.9%
Contains more OtherOther +460.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.6%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +166.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.9%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky way Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 456kcal 397kcal Milky way
Protein 4.01g 0.03g Milky way
Fats 17.23g 3.33g Milky way
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Milky way
Net carbs 70.17g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 71.17g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 9mg
Vitamin D 16IU Milky way
Magnesium 20mg 0mg Milky way
Calcium 115mg 8mg Milky way
Potassium 124mg 3mg Milky way
Iron 0.49mg 0.01mg Milky way
Sugar 59.69g 68.48g Milky way
Fiber 1g 0g Milky way
Copper 0.147mg 0mg Milky way
Zinc 0.69mg 0.21mg Milky way
Phosphorus 67mg 1mg Milky way
Sodium 167mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 110IU 100IU Milky way
Vitamin A 31µg 27µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.09mg Milky way
Vitamin D 0.4µg Milky way
Manganese 0.147mg 0mg Milky way
Selenium 2µg 0.7µg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.028mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.012mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 0.002mg Milky way
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.004mg Milky way
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0mg Milky way
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.01µg Milky way
Vitamin K 3.6µg 0.3µg Milky way
Folate 4µg 0µg Milky way
Trans Fat 0.206g 0.131g Taffy (candy)
Choline 16.5mg Milky way
Saturated Fat 12.016g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g 0.838g Milky way
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 0.121g Milky way
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milky way Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.967g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milky way
Milky way is cheaper (difference - $2)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (9 mg)

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.