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3 musketeers vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are 3 musketeers and Icing different?

  • 3 musketeers are higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Iron, and Fiber, however, Icing is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from 3 musketeers is 28% higher.
  • Icing has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat are the varieties used 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.
3 musketeers
3 musketeers
9
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +318.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +291.2%
Contains more Zinc +685.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1800%
Equal in Sodium - 184
3 musketeers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 26% 21% 30% 12% 26% 15% 52% 21% 11%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +318.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +291.2%
Contains more Zinc +685.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1800%
Equal in Sodium - 184

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.
3 musketeers
3 musketeers
7
:
4
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +439.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +348.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.22
3 musketeers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 20% 0% 1% 9% 13% 5% 14% 4% 3% 20% 8%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +439.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +348.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3 musketeers
3 musketeers
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Fats +27.3%
Contains more Water +159.8%
3 musketeers
3% 13% 78% 6%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 12.75 g
Carbs: 77.77 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 1.08 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Fats +27.3%
Contains more Water +159.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
3 musketeers
3 musketeers
0
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2416.1%
3 musketeers
76% 21% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.316 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2416.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Icing Opinion
Net carbs 76.27g 67.89g 3 musketeers
Protein 2.6g 0g 3 musketeers
Fats 12.75g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 77.77g 67.89g 3 musketeers
Calories 436kcal 418kcal 3 musketeers
Sugar 66.89g 63.1g Icing
Fiber 1.5g 0g 3 musketeers
Calcium 54mg 3mg 3 musketeers
Iron 0.67mg 0.16mg 3 musketeers
Magnesium 29mg 1mg 3 musketeers
Phosphorus 69mg 18mg 3 musketeers
Potassium 133mg 34mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 194mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 0.55mg 0.07mg 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.16mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 0.1µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.01mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 0.22mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.055mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 8µg Icing
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.9µg 13µg Icing
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Icing
Trans Fat 0.129g 0g Icing
Saturated Fat 8.646g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 7.951g Icing

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3 musketeers Icing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
3 musketeers
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.672g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. 3 musketeers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168767/nutrients
  2. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.