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Twix vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Twix and 3 musketeers different?

  • Twix has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Phosphorus than 3 musketeers.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 52% higher.
  • Twix contains 7 times more Folate than 3 musketeers. While Twix contains 26µg of Folate, 3 musketeers contain only 4µg.
  • 3 musketeers have less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar 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 +96.3%
Contains more Iron +20.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Copper +27.1%
Contains more Manganese +70.6%
Contains more Selenium +126.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Sodium - 194
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 26% 21% 30% 12% 26% 15% 52% 21% 11%
Contains more Calcium +96.3%
Contains more Iron +20.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Copper +27.1%
Contains more Manganese +70.6%
Contains more Selenium +126.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Sodium - 194

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.
Twix
9
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Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +32.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 67
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 15% 0% 2% 39% 48% 21% 16% 6% 20% 42% 14%
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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +32.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 67

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.8%
Contains more Fats +94.9%
Contains more Other +12%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Contains more Water +37.1%
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 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 +88.8%
Contains more Fats +94.9%
Contains more Other +12%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Contains more Water +37.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
76% 21% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.316 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Twix 3 musketeers
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 ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix 3 musketeers Opinion
Net carbs 63.7g 76.27g 3 musketeers
Protein 4.91g 2.6g Twix
Fats 24.85g 12.75g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 77.77g 3 musketeers
Calories 502kcal 436kcal Twix
Sugar 48.25g 66.89g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g 3 musketeers
Calcium 106mg 54mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.67mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg 29mg 3 musketeers
Phosphorus 105mg 69mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 133mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 194mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 1.06mg 0.55mg Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.155mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0.16mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 1.9µg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 67IU
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 20µg
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.98mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.2mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.034mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.056mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.23mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.231mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.015mg Twix
Folate 26µg 4µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.16µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 2.9µg Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 5mg 3 musketeers
Trans Fat 0.342g 0.129g 3 musketeers
Saturated Fat 18.96g 8.646g 3 musketeers
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 2.373g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.316g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix 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
19%
Twix
8%
3 musketeers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
23%
3 musketeers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.64g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/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.