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3 musketeers vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between 3 musketeers and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Vitamin E than 3 musketeers.
  • 3 musketeers' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 33% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taffy (candy) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4333.3%
Contains more IronIron +6600%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%

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 0% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5675%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +866.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +8566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +282.9%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more OtherOther +369.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.7%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +183.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.3%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 436kcal 397kcal 3 musketeers
Protein 2.6g 0.03g 3 musketeers
Fats 12.75g 3.33g 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Net carbs 76.27g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 77.77g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 5mg 9mg 3 musketeers
Magnesium 29mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 54mg 8mg 3 musketeers
Potassium 133mg 3mg 3 musketeers
Iron 0.67mg 0.01mg 3 musketeers
Sugar 66.89g 68.48g 3 musketeers
Fiber 1.5g 0g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.55mg 0.21mg 3 musketeers
Phosphorus 69mg 1mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 194mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 67IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 20µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.09mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.16mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 0.7µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.028mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.012mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 0.002mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.004mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.01µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0.3µg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 0µg 3 musketeers
Trans Fat 0.129g 0.131g 3 musketeers
Choline 12.2mg 3 musketeers
Saturated Fat 8.646g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 0.838g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 0.121g 3 musketeers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.597g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.