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3 musketeers vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are 3 musketeers and Chocolate ice cream different?

  • Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12 than 3 musketeers.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Chocolate ice cream is 11% higher.
  • 3 musketeers contain 3 times more Vitamin E than Chocolate ice cream. While 3 musketeers contain 0.98mg of Vitamin E, Chocolate ice cream contains only 0.3mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream has less Sodium.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Ice creams, chocolate 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.
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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +101.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.2%
Contains more IronIron +38.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.58mg

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% 25% 6% 6% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +520.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.4%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.226mg

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.2%
Contains more WaterWater +860.3%
Contains more OtherOther +20.4%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Calories 436kcal 216kcal 3 musketeers
Protein 2.6g 3.8g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 12.75g 11g 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 76.27g 27g 3 musketeers
Carbs 77.77g 28.2g 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 5mg 34mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 29mg
Calcium 54mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 133mg 249mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.67mg 0.93mg Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 66.89g 25.36g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.5g 1.2g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 0.135mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.55mg 0.58mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 69mg 107mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 194mg 76mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 67IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 20µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.3mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.16mg 0.14mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 2.5µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 0.226mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.055mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0.3µg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Trans Fat 0.129g Chocolate ice cream
Choline 12.2mg 22.5mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 8.646g 6.8g Chocolate ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 0.41g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Chocolate ice cream
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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.846g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.