Sugar substitute vs. Milky Way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between sugar substitute and Milky Way
- Sugar substitute is richer in calcium, yet Milky Way is richer in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 76% higher.
- Sugar substitute contains 3 times more sodium than Milky Way. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, while Milky Way contains 167mg.
- Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index than Milky Way.
Food types used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +664.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +206.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +2000% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1625% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +737.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +568.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +206.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +586.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 879mg | 115mg | 76% |
Saturated fat | 12.016g | 55% | |
Fats | 0g | 17.23g | 27% |
Sodium | 572mg | 167mg | 18% |
Copper | 0.007mg | 0.147mg | 16% |
Phosphorus | 8mg | 67mg | 8% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 8% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.23g | 6% | |
Vitamin E | 0.89mg | 6% | |
Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.69mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.147mg | 5% |
Calories | 347kcal | 456kcal | 5% |
Carbs | 84.77g | 71.17g | 5% |
Selenium | 2µg | 4% | |
Iron | 0.16mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
Protein | 2.06g | 4.01g | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 3% | |
Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
Vitamin A | 31µg | 3% | |
Magnesium | 6mg | 20mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% | |
Potassium | 39mg | 124mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 16IU | 2% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.26g | 2% | |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
Fiber | 0.6g | 1g | 2% |
Caffeine | 6mg | 2% | |
Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.154mg | 1% | |
Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 84.17g | 70.17g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.03g | 59.69g | N/A |
Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.206g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
4.01 g
Fats:
17.23 g
Carbs:
71.17 g
Water:
6.3 g
Other:
1.29 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +45.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +212.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |