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3 musketeers vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between 3 musketeers and Milky way

  • Milky way is richer than 3 musketeers in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Milky way is 17% higher.
  • Milky way contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar.

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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 14% 35% 11% 18% 49% 19% 29% 22% 19% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more IronIron +36.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.9%
~equal in Potassium ~124mg
~equal in Copper ~0.147mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~67mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.147mg
~equal in Selenium ~2µg

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% 6.6% 18% 12% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +24.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.89mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.014mg
~equal in Folate ~4µg

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% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.2%
Contains more FatsFats +35.1%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
~equal in Carbs ~71.17g
~equal in Water ~6.3g

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
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.26 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.23g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Milky way Opinion
Calories 436kcal 456kcal Milky way
Protein 2.6g 4.01g Milky way
Fats 12.75g 17.23g Milky way
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.7mg Milky way
Net carbs 76.27g 70.17g 3 musketeers
Carbs 77.77g 71.17g 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 5mg 9mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Milky way
Magnesium 29mg 20mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 54mg 115mg Milky way
Potassium 133mg 124mg 3 musketeers
Iron 0.67mg 0.49mg 3 musketeers
Sugar 66.89g 59.69g Milky way
Fiber 1.5g 1g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 0.147mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.55mg 0.69mg Milky way
Phosphorus 69mg 67mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 194mg 167mg Milky way
Vitamin A 67IU 110IU Milky way
Vitamin A 20µg 31µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.89mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Milky way
Manganese 0.16mg 0.147mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 2µg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.046mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.103mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 0.154mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.155mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.014mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.18µg Milky way
Vitamin K 2.9µg 3.6µg Milky way
Folate 4µg 4µg
Trans Fat 0.129g 0.206g 3 musketeers
Choline 12.2mg 16.5mg Milky way
Saturated Fat 8.646g 12.016g 3 musketeers
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 2.23g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 0.26g 3 musketeers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Milky way
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
10%
Milky way
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
23%
Milky way

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milky way
Milky way contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is relatively richer in minerals
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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.