3 musketeers vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between 3 musketeers and skittles
- 3 musketeers have more iron, fiber, and calcium; however, skittles have more vitamin C.
- Skittles' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 74% more.
- Skittles are lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
12.75 g
Carbs:
77.77 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
0.19 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
90.76 g
Water:
3.83 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1268.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.646 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.316 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.115 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 67.1mg | 74% |
| Saturated fat | 8.646g | 4.115g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.155mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 12.75g | 4.25g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 194mg | 15mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.67mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.98mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.373g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.231mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.55mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 0.19g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 133mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 77.77g | 90.76g | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 436kcal | 402kcal | 2% |
| Choline | 12.2mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.316g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.23mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 76.27g | 90.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 66.89g | 75.92g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.129g | 0.074g | N/A |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skittles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.531g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
3 musketeers is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
3 musketeers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
3 musketeers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)