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3 musketeers vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between 3 musketeers and Pretzel?

  • Pretzel has more Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Fiber than 3 musketeers.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Iron is 49% higher.
  • Pretzel has 22 times less Saturated Fat than 3 musketeers. 3 musketeers have 8.646g of Saturated Fat, while Pretzel has 0.391g.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types in this comparison.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.7%
Contains more IronIron +583.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +534.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Copper ~0.156mg

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +4050%
Contains more CholineCholine +141.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.8µg

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% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +335.2%
Contains more WaterWater +85.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +286.2%
Contains more OtherOther +225%
~equal in Carbs ~80.39g

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +226.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +308.5%

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 Pretzel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Pretzel Opinion
Calories 436kcal 384kcal 3 musketeers
Protein 2.6g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 12.75g 2.93g 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Net carbs 76.27g 76.99g Pretzel
Carbs 77.77g 80.39g Pretzel
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 29mg
Calcium 54mg 27mg 3 musketeers
Potassium 133mg 223mg Pretzel
Iron 0.67mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Sugar 66.89g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 1.5g 3.4g Pretzel
Copper 0.155mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Zinc 0.55mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 69mg 128mg Pretzel
Sodium 194mg 1240mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.47mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.16mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 1.9µg 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2.8µg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 166µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.129g 0.004g Pretzel
Choline 12.2mg 29.5mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 8.646g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 0.727g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 1.291g Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.255g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers contains less Sodium (difference - 1046mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.