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3 musketeers vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are 3 musketeers and Pectin different?

  • 3 musketeers are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Pectin is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from 3 musketeers is 43% higher.
  • Pectin has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix 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.
Contains more Calcium +671.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +3350%
Contains more Potassium +1800%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Manganese +128.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +304.5%
Contains more Copper +171%
Equal in Sodium - 200
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 26% 21% 30% 12% 26% 15% 52% 21% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Contains more Calcium +671.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +3350%
Contains more Potassium +1800%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Manganese +128.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +304.5%
Contains more Copper +171%
Equal in Sodium - 200

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.
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Pectin
Contains more Vitamin A +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 1% 7% 3% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +766.7%
Contains more Fats +4150%
Contains more Other +260%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Water +50%
3% 13% 78% 6%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 12.75 g
Carbs: 77.77 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 1.08 g
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +766.7%
Contains more Fats +4150%
Contains more Other +260%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Water +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23630%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
76% 21% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.316 g
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23630%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Pectin Opinion
Net carbs 76.27g 81.8g Pectin
Protein 2.6g 0.3g 3 musketeers
Fats 12.75g 0.3g 3 musketeers
Carbs 77.77g 90.4g Pectin
Calories 436kcal 325kcal 3 musketeers
Sugar 66.89g Pectin
Fiber 1.5g 8.6g Pectin
Calcium 54mg 7mg 3 musketeers
Iron 0.67mg 2.71mg Pectin
Magnesium 29mg 1mg 3 musketeers
Phosphorus 69mg 2mg 3 musketeers
Potassium 133mg 7mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 194mg 200mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.55mg 0.47mg 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 0.16mg 0.07mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 67IU 3IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.008mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.06mg Pectin
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 0.005mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.11mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.01mg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 1µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.9µg 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Pectin
Trans Fat 0.129g Pectin
Saturated Fat 8.646g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 0.01g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 0.09g 3 musketeers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Pectin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.89g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.596g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.