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3 musketeers vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between 3 musketeers and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, and Fiber than 3 musketeers.
  • 3 musketeers covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 43% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Sugars, brown.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +229.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1625%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg
~equal in Iron ~0.71mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +430.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2066.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +332.8%
Contains more OtherOther +140%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.1%

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 Brown sugar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 436kcal 380kcal 3 musketeers
Protein 2.6g 0.12g 3 musketeers
Fats 12.75g 0g 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Net carbs 76.27g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 77.77g 98.09g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 29mg 9mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 54mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg 133mg
Iron 0.67mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 66.89g 97.02g 3 musketeers
Fiber 1.5g 0g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 0.047mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.55mg 0.03mg 3 musketeers
Phosphorus 69mg 4mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 194mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.16mg 0.064mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 1.2µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 0.11mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.132mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 1µg 3 musketeers
Trans Fat 0.129g Brown sugar
Choline 12.2mg 2.3mg 3 musketeers
Saturated Fat 8.646g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 0g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 0g 3 musketeers
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.646g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.