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Candy bar vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Candy bar and 3 musketeers?

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Folate than 3 musketeers.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11768% higher.
  • 3 musketeers have 34 times less Vitamin B3 than Candy bar. Candy bar has 7.922mg of Vitamin B3, while 3 musketeers have 0.23mg.
  • Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar types in this comparison.

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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 +44.4%
Contains more Iron +44.8%
Contains more Magnesium +279.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +346.4%
Contains more Potassium +206%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Zinc +616.4%
Contains more Copper +399.4%
Contains more Manganese +676.9%
Contains more Selenium +147.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 26% 21% 30% 12% 26% 15% 52% 21% 11%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +44.8%
Contains more Magnesium +279.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +346.4%
Contains more Potassium +206%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Zinc +616.4%
Contains more Copper +399.4%
Contains more Manganese +676.9%
Contains more Selenium +147.4%

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 +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3344.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1019900%
Contains more Folate +1775%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3344.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1019900%
Contains more Folate +1775%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +496.2%
Contains more Fats +164.3%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.1%
Contains more Water +262.5%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 13% 78% 6%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 12.75 g
Carbs: 77.77 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +496.2%
Contains more Fats +164.3%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.1%
Contains more Water +262.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +604.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3270.3%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
76% 21% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.316 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +604.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3270.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar 3 musketeers Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 76.27g 3 musketeers
Protein 15.5g 2.6g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 12.75g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 77.77g 3 musketeers
Calories 522kcal 436kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 66.89g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 1.5g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 54mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.67mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 29mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 69mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 133mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 194mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.55mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.155mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.16mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 1.9µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.98mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.034mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.056mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.23mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.231mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.015mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 4µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg 3 musketeers
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Candy bar
Trans Fat 0.129g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 8.646g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 2.373g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.316g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 3 musketeers
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
2975%
Candy bar
8%
3 musketeers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
23%
3 musketeers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.968g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. 3 musketeers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168767/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.