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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 26% 21% 30% 12% 26% 15% 52% 21% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33450%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 20% 0% 1% 9% 13% 5% 14% 4% 3% 20% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1268.4%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +51.4%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +16.7%
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% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +1268.4%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +51.4%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.4%
76% 21% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.316 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated 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.
3 musketeers Skittles
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Skittles Opinion
Net carbs 76.27g 90.76g Skittles
Protein 2.6g 0.19g 3 musketeers
Fats 12.75g 4.25g 3 musketeers
Carbs 77.77g 90.76g Skittles
Calories 436kcal 402kcal 3 musketeers
Sugar 66.89g 75.92g 3 musketeers
Fiber 1.5g 0g 3 musketeers
Calcium 54mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Iron 0.67mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Magnesium 29mg 3 musketeers
Phosphorus 69mg 3 musketeers
Potassium 133mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 194mg 15mg Skittles
Zinc 0.55mg 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.16mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 67.1mg Skittles
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.9µg 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Skittles
Trans Fat 0.129g 0.074g Skittles
Saturated Fat 8.646g 4.115g Skittles
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 3 musketeers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Skittles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.531g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/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.