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Almond joy vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Almond joy and 3 musketeers

  • Almond joy is richer than 3 musketeers in Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Almond joy is 45% higher.
  • Almond joy contains 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than 3 musketeers. Almond joy contains 1.18g of Polyunsaturated fat, while 3 musketeers contain 0.316g.
  • 3 musketeers contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar.

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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 0% 19% 22% 48% 0% 0% 48% 19% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91%
Contains more IronIron +89.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.8%

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 2.3% 2.5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
3% 13% 78% 6%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 12.75 g
Carbs: 77.77 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.8%
Contains more FatsFats +111.2%
Contains more WaterWater +41.4%
Contains more OtherOther +13.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.18 g
76% 21% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.316 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +121.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +273.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond joy 3 musketeers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond joy 3 musketeers Opinion
Calories 479kcal 436kcal Almond joy
Protein 4.13g 2.6g Almond joy
Fats 26.93g 12.75g Almond joy
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg Almond joy
Net carbs 54.51g 76.27g 3 musketeers
Carbs 59.51g 77.77g 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 4mg 5mg Almond joy
Magnesium 29mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 64mg 54mg Almond joy
Potassium 254mg 133mg Almond joy
Iron 1.27mg 0.67mg Almond joy
Sugar 48.34g 66.89g Almond joy
Fiber 5g 1.5g Almond joy
Copper 0.155mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.55mg 3 musketeers
Phosphorus 112mg 69mg Almond joy
Sodium 142mg 194mg Almond joy
Vitamin A 42IU 67IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 20µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.16mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.9µg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 3 musketeers
Trans Fat 0.129g Almond joy
Choline 12.2mg 3 musketeers
Saturated Fat 17.59g 8.646g 3 musketeers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.26g 2.373g Almond joy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.18g 0.316g Almond joy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond joy 3 musketeers
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
0%
Almond joy
8%
3 musketeers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Almond joy
23%
3 musketeers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.944g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/nutrients
  2. 3 musketeers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168767/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.