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Pudding vs. Milky Way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pudding and Milky Way

  • Pudding is richer in vitamin B12, yet Milky Way is richer in vitamin E and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Milky Way is 51% higher.
  • Pudding contains 3 times more vitamin D than Milky Way. Pudding contains 44IU of vitamin D, while Milky Way contains 16IU.
  • Pudding contains less sugar.
  • Pudding has a lower glycemic index than Milky Way.

Food types used in this article are Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar.

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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% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85%
Contains more IronIron +44.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Calcium ~115mg

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 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +46%
~equal in Folate ~4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more WaterWater +1060.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.9%
Contains more FatsFats +447%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +262.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
83% 15% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.26 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pudding Milky Way
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Milky Way DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.81g 12.016g 46%
Fats 3.15g 17.23g 22%
Calories 120kcal 456kcal 17%
Carbs 19.64g 71.17g 17%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.89mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.18µg 5%
Copper 0.111mg 0.147mg 4%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.4µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.819g 2.23g 4%
Vitamin D 44IU 16IU 4%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.103mg 4%
Sodium 98mg 167mg 3%
Phosphorus 87mg 67mg 3%
Selenium 3.7µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.155mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 3.6µg 3%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.69mg 2%
Protein 3.16g 4.01g 2%
Manganese 0.097mg 0.147mg 2%
Iron 0.34mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.014mg 1%
Choline 11.3mg 16.5mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 0.26g 1%
Vitamin A 39µg 31µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.046mg 1%
Fiber 0.8g 1g 1%
Potassium 150mg 124mg 1%
Calcium 106mg 115mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 6mg 1%
Net carbs 18.84g 70.17g N/A
Cholesterol 9mg 9mg 0%
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 11.96g 59.69g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.154mg 0%
Folate 4µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.206g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pudding Milky Way
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
12%
Pudding
10%
Milky Way
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
23%
Milky Way

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (9 mg)
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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/nutrients
  2. Milky Way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.