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3 musketeers vs. 100 grand bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between 3 musketeers and 100 grand bar

  • 3 musketeers have less Vitamin B12, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than 100 grand bar.
  • 100 grand bar covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 16% more than 3 musketeers.
  • 3 musketeers have 2 times more Vitamin E than 100 grand bar. While 3 musketeers have 0.98mg of Vitamin E, 100 grand bar has only 0.42mg.
  • 100 grand bar has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Candies, NESTLE, 100 GRAND Bar.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 16% 12% 25% 52% 15% 30% 25% 21% 10%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 23% 14% 13% 62% 27% 37% 26% 22% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16%
Contains more IronIron +97.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.6%
~equal in Sodium ~203mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.172mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 4% 20% 0% 8.5% 13% 4.3% 14% 3.5% 20% 7.3% 3% 6.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 7.6% 8.4% 0% 15% 27% 3.7% 11% 3.7% 36% 16% 3.8% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +113.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.016mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 19% 71% 6%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 19.33 g
Carbs: 70.97 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +51.6%
~equal in Protein ~2.5g
~equal in Carbs ~70.97g
~equal in Water ~6.1g
~equal in Other ~1.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
76% 21% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.316 g
62% 31% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +154.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +339.2%

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 100 grand bar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers 100 grand bar Opinion
Calories 436kcal 468kcal 100 grand bar
Protein 2.6g 2.5g 3 musketeers
Fats 12.75g 19.33g 100 grand bar
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.7mg 100 grand bar
Net carbs 76.27g 69.97g 3 musketeers
Carbs 77.77g 70.97g 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 5mg 12mg 3 musketeers
Magnesium 29mg 25mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 54mg 76mg 100 grand bar
Potassium 133mg 163mg 100 grand bar
Iron 0.67mg 0.34mg 3 musketeers
Sugar 66.89g 51.9g 100 grand bar
Fiber 1.5g 1g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 0.185mg 100 grand bar
Zinc 0.55mg 0.99mg 100 grand bar
Phosphorus 69mg 86mg 100 grand bar
Sodium 194mg 203mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 67IU 127IU 100 grand bar
Vitamin A 20µg 38µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.42mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.16mg 0.172mg 100 grand bar
Selenium 1.9µg 2.5µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.058mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.119mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 0.198mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.182mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.016mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.29µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin K 2.9µg 6.2µg 100 grand bar
Folate 4µg 5µg 100 grand bar
Trans Fat 0.129g 0g 100 grand bar
Choline 12.2mg 24.6mg 100 grand bar
Saturated Fat 8.646g 11.9g 3 musketeers
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 6.039g 100 grand bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 1.388g 100 grand bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers 100 grand bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
100 grand bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
26%
100 grand bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.254g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. 3 musketeers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168767/nutrients
  2. 100 grand bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168761/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.