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3 musketeers vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are 3 musketeers and Icing different?

  • 3 musketeers are higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Iron, and Fiber, however, Icing is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from 3 musketeers is 28% higher.
  • Icing has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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%
Icing
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +291.2%
Contains more IronIron +318.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +685.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1800%
~equal in Sodium ~184mg

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%
Icing
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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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +430.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +439.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +348.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.22mg

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
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.6%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more FatsFats +27.3%
Contains more WaterWater +159.8%

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
Icing
3
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +104.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2416.1%

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 Icing
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Icing Opinion
Calories 436kcal 418kcal 3 musketeers
Protein 2.6g 0g 3 musketeers
Fats 12.75g 16.23g Icing
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Net carbs 76.27g 67.89g 3 musketeers
Carbs 77.77g 67.89g 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Icing
Magnesium 29mg 1mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 54mg 3mg 3 musketeers
Potassium 133mg 34mg 3 musketeers
Iron 0.67mg 0.16mg 3 musketeers
Sugar 66.89g 63.1g Icing
Fiber 1.5g 0g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.55mg 0.07mg 3 musketeers
Phosphorus 69mg 18mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 194mg 184mg Icing
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 1.53mg Icing
Manganese 0.16mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 0.1µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.01mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 0.22mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.055mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.9µg 13µg Icing
Folate 4µg 8µg Icing
Trans Fat 0.129g 0g Icing
Choline 12.2mg 2.3mg 3 musketeers
Saturated Fat 8.646g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.672g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.