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3 musketeers vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between 3 musketeers and Starburst

  • 3 musketeers are higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium, yet Starburst is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Starburst covers your daily Vitamin C needs 65% more than 3 musketeers.
  • The amount of Sodium in Starburst is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits.

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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 0.71% 0% 0.18% 0.38% 4% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 2% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6550%
Contains more IronIron +6600%
Contains more CopperCopper +1191.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1280%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +966.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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 196% 0.06% 6.6% 0% 0.25% 0.46% 0.09% 2.1% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +197%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +29250%
~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
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +534.1%
Contains more FatsFats +55.3%
Contains more OtherOther +260%
Contains more WaterWater +46.7%
~equal in Carbs ~82.57g

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~7.778g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Starburst Opinion
Calories 436kcal 408kcal 3 musketeers
Protein 2.6g 0.41g 3 musketeers
Fats 12.75g 8.21g 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 58.7mg Starburst
Net carbs 76.27g 82.57g Starburst
Carbs 77.77g 82.57g Starburst
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Starburst
Magnesium 29mg 1mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 54mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Potassium 133mg 2mg 3 musketeers
Iron 0.67mg 0.01mg 3 musketeers
Sugar 66.89g 58.12g Starburst
Fiber 1.5g 0g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 0.012mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.55mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Phosphorus 69mg 5mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 194mg 2mg Starburst
Vitamin A 67IU 1IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.33mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.16mg 0.015mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 0.8µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.001mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.002mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 0.005mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.035mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2.1µg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 1µg 3 musketeers
Trans Fat 0.129g 0.141g 3 musketeers
Choline 12.2mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Saturated Fat 8.646g 7.778g Starburst
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 0g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 0g 3 musketeers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Starburst
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
16%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.868g)
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 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. Starburst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169590/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.