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3 musketeers vs. Flan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between 3 musketeers and flan?

  • 3 musketeers are richer in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, vitamin B12, manganese, and fiber, while flan is higher in selenium.
  • Flan's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
  • 3 musketeers are lower in sodium.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Flan, caramel custard, dry mix types in this comparison.

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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%
Flan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 7.2% 14% 3% 5% 1.1% 0.43% 56% 0.91% 116%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more IronIron +737.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +933.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1021.1%

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% 6.7% 20% 0% 8.5% 13% 4.3% 14% 3.5% 20% 7.3% 3% 6.7%
Flan
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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
Flan
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92% 8%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 91.6 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.8%
Contains more WaterWater +34.5%

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 Flan
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Flan DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.646g 39%
Selenium 1.9µg 21.3µg 35%
Fats 12.75g 0g 20%
Copper 0.155mg 0.015mg 16%
Sodium 194mg 432mg 10%
Phosphorus 69mg 1mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.007mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 0mg 7%
Iron 0.67mg 0.08mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.373g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0mg 5%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.04mg 5%
Protein 2.6g 0g 5%
Carbs 77.77g 91.6g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0mg 4%
Calories 436kcal 348kcal 4%
Calcium 54mg 24mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Choline 12.2mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 0mg 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 133mg 153mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 76.27g 91.6g N/A
Sugar 66.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.129g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Flan
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
0%
Flan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
20%
Flan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flan
Flan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flan
Flan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.646g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Flan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169602/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.