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Pretzel vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pretzel and 3 musketeers?

  • Pretzel has more Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Fiber than 3 musketeers.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Iron is 49% higher.
  • 3 musketeers have 42 times less Folate than Pretzel. Pretzel has 166µg of Folate, while 3 musketeers have 4µg.
  • 3 musketeers are lower in Sodium.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted 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 Iron +583.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Zinc +89.1%
Contains more Manganese +534.4%
Contains more Selenium +131.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Copper - 0.155
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 26% 21% 30% 12% 26% 15% 52% 21% 11%
Contains more Iron +583.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Zinc +89.1%
Contains more Manganese +534.4%
Contains more Selenium +131.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Copper - 0.155

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 C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393.3%
Contains more Folate +4050%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
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 C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393.3%
Contains more Folate +4050%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +286.2%
Contains more Other +225%
Contains more Fats +335.2%
Contains more Water +85.3%
Equal in Carbs - 77.77
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 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 +286.2%
Contains more Other +225%
Contains more Fats +335.2%
Contains more Water +85.3%
Equal in Carbs - 77.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +308.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226.4%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
76% 21% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.316 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +308.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel 3 musketeers Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 76.27g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 2.6g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 12.75g 3 musketeers
Carbs 80.39g 77.77g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 436kcal 3 musketeers
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 66.89g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 1.5g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 54mg 3 musketeers
Iron 4.58mg 0.67mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 29mg
Phosphorus 128mg 69mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 133mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 194mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 1.04mg 0.55mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.155mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.16mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 1.9µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.98mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0.2mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.034mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.056mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.23mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.231mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.015mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 4µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.9µg 3 musketeers
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0.129g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 8.646g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 2.373g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.316g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel 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
39%
Pretzel
8%
3 musketeers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
23%
3 musketeers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.68g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.255g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers contains less Sodium (difference - 1046mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.