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3 musketeers vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are 3 musketeers and Reeses cups different?

  • Reeses cups have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5 than 3 musketeers.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Reeses cups is 27% higher.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups 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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.9%
Contains more IronIron +80.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%

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 1% 3.4% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1852.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1150%
Contains more CholineCholine +190.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.5%
Contains more WaterWater +302.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +293.8%
Contains more FatsFats +139.5%
Contains more OtherOther +125%

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
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +452%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1640.5%

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 Reeses cups
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 436kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 2.6g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 12.75g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Reeses cups
Net carbs 76.27g 51.76g 3 musketeers
Carbs 77.77g 55.36g 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 5mg 6mg 3 musketeers
Magnesium 29mg 62mg Reeses cups
Calcium 54mg 78mg Reeses cups
Potassium 133mg 343mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.67mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Sugar 66.89g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 1.5g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.155mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 0.55mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 69mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 194mg 357mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 67IU 56IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 20µg 17µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.15mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.16mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 1.4µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2µg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 50µg Reeses cups
Trans Fat 0.129g 0g Reeses cups
Choline 12.2mg 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 8.646g 10.73g 3 musketeers
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Reeses cups
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.