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Carob vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carob and 3 musketeers

  • The amount of Zinc, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Iron in Carob is higher than in 3 musketeers.
  • Carob covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 102% more than 3 musketeers.
  • 3 musketeers have 9 times less Vitamin B6 than Carob. Carob has 0.13mg of Vitamin B6, while 3 musketeers have 0.015mg.
  • 3 musketeers contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, carob, unsweetened 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.
Carob
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 91% 56% 48% 61% 96% 54% 14% 18% 28%
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 +24.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +461.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +375.9%
Contains more IronIron +92.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +541.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.3%

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.
Carob
11
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 1.7% 0.6% 31% 0% 25% 41% 20% 45% 30% 35% 19% 16% 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 0.67% 4% 20% 0% 8.5% 13% 4.3% 14% 3.5% 20% 7.3% 3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +352.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +165.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +570%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
3
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 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 +213.5%
Contains more FatsFats +146%
Contains more OtherOther +146.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.2%
Contains more WaterWater +276.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
0
97%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.295 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 -70.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +391.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.316g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carob 3 musketeers Opinion
Calories 540kcal 436kcal Carob
Protein 8.15g 2.6g Carob
Fats 31.36g 12.75g Carob
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.2mg Carob
Net carbs 52.49g 76.27g 3 musketeers
Carbs 56.29g 77.77g 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 1mg 5mg Carob
Magnesium 36mg 29mg Carob
Calcium 303mg 54mg Carob
Potassium 633mg 133mg Carob
Iron 1.29mg 0.67mg Carob
Sugar 34.11g 66.89g Carob
Fiber 3.8g 1.5g Carob
Copper 0.183mg 0.155mg Carob
Zinc 3.53mg 0.55mg Carob
Phosphorus 126mg 69mg Carob
Sodium 107mg 194mg Carob
Vitamin A 10IU 67IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 1µg 20µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 1.57mg 0.98mg Carob
Manganese 0.14mg 0.16mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 5.2µg 1.9µg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.034mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 0.056mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 0.23mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.231mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.015mg Carob
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.16µg Carob
Vitamin K 7.7µg 2.9µg Carob
Folate 21µg 4µg Carob
Trans Fat 0g 0.129g Carob
Choline 19mg 12.2mg Carob
Saturated Fat 29.018g 8.646g 3 musketeers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.483g 2.373g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 0.316g 3 musketeers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carob 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
21%
Carob
8%
3 musketeers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carob
23%
3 musketeers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.