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3 musketeers vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between 3 musketeers and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Vitamin E than 3 musketeers.
  • 3 musketeers' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 33% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taffy (candy) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +575%
Contains more Iron +6600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6800%
Contains more Potassium +4333.3%
Contains more Zinc +161.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +171.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
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% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +6600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6800%
Contains more Potassium +4333.3%
Contains more Zinc +161.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +171.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5675%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.3%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5675%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +8566.7%
Contains more Fats +282.9%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Other +369.6%
Contains more Carbs +17.7%
3% 13% 78% 6%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 12.75 g
Carbs: 77.77 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 1.08 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +8566.7%
Contains more Fats +282.9%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Other +369.6%
Contains more Carbs +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
76% 21% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.316 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 76.27g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 2.6g 0.03g 3 musketeers
Fats 12.75g 3.33g 3 musketeers
Carbs 77.77g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 436kcal 397kcal 3 musketeers
Sugar 66.89g 68.48g 3 musketeers
Fiber 1.5g 0g 3 musketeers
Calcium 54mg 8mg 3 musketeers
Iron 0.67mg 0.01mg 3 musketeers
Magnesium 29mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Phosphorus 69mg 1mg 3 musketeers
Potassium 133mg 3mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 194mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.55mg 0.21mg 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.16mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 0.7µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 67IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.09mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.028mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.012mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 0.002mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.004mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.01µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0.3µg 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 5mg 9mg 3 musketeers
Trans Fat 0.129g 0.131g 3 musketeers
Saturated Fat 8.646g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 0.838g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 0.121g 3 musketeers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.597g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.59g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.