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Butterscotch vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butterscotch and 3 musketeers different?

  • 3 musketeers have more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Vitamin E than Butterscotch.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from 3 musketeers is 33% higher.
  • Butterscotch contains 2 times more Sodium than 3 musketeers. While Butterscotch contains 391mg of Sodium, 3 musketeers contain only 194mg.

Candies, butterscotch and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar 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 0% 1.2% 0.26% 0.38% 0.33% 2.5% 0.43% 51% 0.13% 3.3%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4333.3%
Contains more IronIron +6600%
Contains more CopperCopper +15400%
Contains more ZincZinc +511.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +216.7%

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% 6% 1.8% 0% 3% 3.7% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.44%
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 AVitamin A +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5675%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +866.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1425%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 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 CarbsCarbs +16.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +286.4%
Contains more WaterWater +10.5%
~equal in Other ~1.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +180.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterscotch 3 musketeers
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Butterscotch 3 musketeers Opinion
Calories 391kcal 436kcal 3 musketeers
Protein 0.03g 2.6g 3 musketeers
Fats 3.3g 12.75g 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 3 musketeers
Net carbs 90.4g 76.27g Butterscotch
Carbs 90.4g 77.77g Butterscotch
Cholesterol 9mg 5mg 3 musketeers
Magnesium 0mg 29mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 4mg 54mg 3 musketeers
Potassium 3mg 133mg 3 musketeers
Iron 0.01mg 0.67mg 3 musketeers
Sugar 80.46g 66.89g 3 musketeers
Fiber 0g 1.5g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.001mg 0.155mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.09mg 0.55mg 3 musketeers
Phosphorus 1mg 69mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 391mg 194mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 100IU 67IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 20µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.98mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.001mg 0.16mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 0.6µg 1.9µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.034mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.056mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.23mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.231mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.015mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.9µg 3 musketeers
Folate 0µg 4µg 3 musketeers
Trans Fat 0.129g Butterscotch
Choline 0.8mg 12.2mg 3 musketeers
Saturated Fat 2.065g 8.646g Butterscotch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 2.373g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0.316g 3 musketeers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch 3 musketeers
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
1%
Butterscotch
8%
3 musketeers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
23%
3 musketeers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.581g)
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 - 13.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.