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3 musketeers vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between 3 musketeers and Chocolate

  • 3 musketeers contain less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 97% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 8 times less Sodium than 3 musketeers. 3 musketeers contain 194mg of Sodium, while Chocolate contains 24mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +403.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +320.3%
Contains more IronIron +1097%
Contains more CopperCopper +563.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +786.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.9%
~equal in Calcium ~56mg

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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +179.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.1%
Contains more WaterWater +497.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.7%
Contains more FatsFats +145.3%
Contains more OtherOther +57.4%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +302%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Chocolate Opinion
Calories 436kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 2.6g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 12.75g 31.28g Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3 musketeers
Net carbs 76.27g 54.17g 3 musketeers
Carbs 77.77g 61.17g 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 5mg 8mg 3 musketeers
Magnesium 29mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 54mg 56mg Chocolate
Potassium 133mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 0.67mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 66.89g 47.9g Chocolate
Fiber 1.5g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.155mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.55mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 69mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 194mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 67IU 50IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 20µg 2µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.54mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.16mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 1.9µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.025mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.05mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.042mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 2.9µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 4µg 3 musketeers
Trans Fat 0.129g 0.112g Chocolate
Choline 12.2mg 3 musketeers
Saturated Fat 8.646g 18.519g 3 musketeers
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. 3 musketeers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168767/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.