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3 musketeers vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are 3 musketeers and Reeses cups different?

  • Reeses cups have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5 than 3 musketeers.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Reeses cups is 27% higher.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups 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
3
:
7
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +35.7%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Magnesium +113.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +157.9%
Contains more Zinc +132.7%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
3 musketeers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 26% 21% 30% 12% 26% 15% 52% 21% 11%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +35.7%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Magnesium +113.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +157.9%
Contains more Zinc +132.7%
Contains more Copper +54.8%

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
3
:
8
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Vitamin A +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +45%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1852.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%
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%
Reeses cups
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 1% 40% 26% 85% 38% 24% 38% 33% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +45%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1852.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3 musketeers
3 musketeers
2
:
3
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Water +302.8%
Contains more Protein +293.8%
Contains more Fats +139.5%
Contains more Other +125%
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
Reeses cups
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Water +302.8%
Contains more Protein +293.8%
Contains more Fats +139.5%
Contains more Other +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
3 musketeers
3 musketeers
1
:
2
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +452%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1640.5%
3 musketeers
76% 21% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.316 g
Reeses cups
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.5 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +452%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1640.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Reeses cups Opinion
Net carbs 76.27g 51.76g 3 musketeers
Protein 2.6g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 12.75g 30.53g Reeses cups
Carbs 77.77g 55.36g 3 musketeers
Calories 436kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 66.89g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 1.5g 3.6g Reeses cups
Calcium 54mg 78mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.67mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 29mg 62mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 69mg 161mg Reeses cups
Potassium 133mg 343mg Reeses cups
Sodium 194mg 357mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.55mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.155mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0.16mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 1.4µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 67IU 56IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 17µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.15mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Folate 4µg 50µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2µg 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 5mg 6mg 3 musketeers
Trans Fat 0.129g 0g Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 8.646g 10.73g 3 musketeers
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Reeses cups
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
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.