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3 musketeers vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between 3 musketeers and Ice cream

  • 3 musketeers are richer in Copper, Iron, and Manganese, yet Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from 3 musketeers is 15% higher.
  • 3 musketeers contain 20 times more Manganese than Ice cream. 3 musketeers contain 0.16mg of Manganese, while Ice cream contains 0.008mg.
  • Ice cream contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more IronIron +644.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +573.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
~equal in Selenium ~1.8µg

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% 25% 6% 6% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +528.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +143.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +113.1%

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% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.5%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.6%
Contains more WaterWater +951.7%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Ice cream Opinion
Calories 436kcal 207kcal 3 musketeers
Protein 2.6g 3.5g Ice cream
Fats 12.75g 11g 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Net carbs 76.27g 22.9g 3 musketeers
Carbs 77.77g 23.6g 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 5mg 44mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 14mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 54mg 128mg Ice cream
Potassium 133mg 199mg Ice cream
Iron 0.67mg 0.09mg 3 musketeers
Sugar 66.89g 21.22g Ice cream
Fiber 1.5g 0.7g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 0.023mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.55mg 0.69mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 69mg 105mg Ice cream
Sodium 194mg 80mg Ice cream
Vitamin A 67IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A 20µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.3mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ice cream
Manganese 0.16mg 0.008mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 1.8µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.041mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 0.116mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.048mg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0.3µg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 5µg Ice cream
Trans Fat 0.129g Ice cream
Choline 12.2mg 26mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 8.646g 6.79g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 0.452g Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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3 musketeers 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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.856g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.