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3 musketeers vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between 3 musketeers and Sugar

  • 3 musketeers are richer than Sugar in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E , and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from 3 musketeers is 43% higher.
  • Sugar contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Sugars, granulated.

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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%
Sugar
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.18% 1.9% 2.3% 0.27% 0% 0.13% 0.52% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6550%
Contains more IronIron +1240%
Contains more CopperCopper +2114.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +5400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +216.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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%
Sugar
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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% 0% 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +194.7%
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 +∞%
~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
Sugar
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28900%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Sugar Opinion
Calories 436kcal 387kcal 3 musketeers
Protein 2.6g 0g 3 musketeers
Fats 12.75g 0g 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Net carbs 76.27g 99.98g Sugar
Carbs 77.77g 99.98g Sugar
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Sugar
Magnesium 29mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 54mg 1mg 3 musketeers
Potassium 133mg 2mg 3 musketeers
Iron 0.67mg 0.05mg 3 musketeers
Sugar 66.89g 99.8g 3 musketeers
Fiber 1.5g 0g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 0.007mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.55mg 0.01mg 3 musketeers
Phosphorus 69mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 194mg 1mg Sugar
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.16mg 0.004mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 0.6µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.019mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Trans Fat 0.129g Sugar
Choline 12.2mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Saturated Fat 8.646g 0g Sugar
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 Sugar
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
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.646g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.