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3 musketeers vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between 3 musketeers and Reese's pieces

  • The amount of Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5 in Reese's pieces are higher than in 3 musketeers.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily Manganese needs 41% more than 3 musketeers.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.

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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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
Contains more IronIron +36.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +203.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +587.5%
~equal in Sodium ~194mg

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 0% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1275%
Contains more CholineCholine +135.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.99mg
~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
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.9%
Contains more WaterWater +480%
Contains more ProteinProtein +379.2%
Contains more FatsFats +94.3%
Contains more OtherOther +76.9%

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
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +87.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +494.9%

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 Reese's pieces
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Reese's pieces Opinion
Calories 436kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Protein 2.6g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 12.75g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Net carbs 76.27g 56.86g 3 musketeers
Carbs 77.77g 59.86g 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 29mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 54mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 133mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.67mg 0.49mg 3 musketeers
Sugar 66.89g 53.25g Reese's pieces
Fiber 1.5g 3g Reese's pieces
Copper 0.155mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 0.55mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 69mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 194mg
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 0.16mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 1.9µg 0.8µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.11µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.9µg 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Folate 4µg 55µg Reese's pieces
Trans Fat 0.129g 0g Reese's pieces
Choline 12.2mg 28.7mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 8.646g 16.42g 3 musketeers
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 1.88g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Reese's pieces
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
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.64g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.774g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (194 mg)
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.