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3 musketeers vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are 3 musketeers and Twix different?

  • Twix has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Phosphorus than 3 musketeers.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 52% higher.
  • 3 musketeers have less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Twix
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 32% 16% 30% 66% 29% 45% 26% 36% 23%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more IronIron +20.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Sodium ~198mg

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%
Twix
10
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 2% 4% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +382.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +93.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~67IU
~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
Twix
3
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20%
Contains more WaterWater +37.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.8%
Contains more FatsFats +94.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12%

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
Twix
2
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 3 musketeers Twix Opinion
Calories 436kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 2.6g 4.91g Twix
Fats 12.75g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.6mg Twix
Net carbs 76.27g 63.7g 3 musketeers
Carbs 77.77g 64.8g 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 5mg 7mg 3 musketeers
Magnesium 29mg 27mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 54mg 106mg Twix
Potassium 133mg 186mg Twix
Iron 0.67mg 0.81mg Twix
Sugar 66.89g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 0.55mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 69mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 194mg 198mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 67IU 67IU
Vitamin A 20µg 20µg
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.74mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.16mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 1.9µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.025mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 2.9µg 5.6µg Twix
Folate 4µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.129g 0.342g 3 musketeers
Choline 12.2mg 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 8.646g 18.96g 3 musketeers
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 0.628g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
3 musketeers Twix
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
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
3 musketeers
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.64g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/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.