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Chocolate ice cream vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate ice cream and 3 musketeers different?

  • Chocolate ice cream has more vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12 than 3 musketeers.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for chocolate ice cream is 11% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 7 times more cholesterol than 3 musketeers. While chocolate ice cream contains 34mg of cholesterol, 3 musketeers contain only 5mg.

Ice creams, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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 +101.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.2%
Contains more IronIron +38.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.55mg

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% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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% 6.7% 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 +490%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +866.7%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.23mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +46.2%
Contains more WaterWater +860.3%
Contains more OtherOther +20.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 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 -21.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream 3 musketeers DV% diff.
Carbs 28.2g 77.77g 17%
Calories 216kcal 436kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.056mg 11%
Vitamin A 118µg 20µg 11%
Cholesterol 34mg 5mg 10%
Saturated fat 6.8g 8.646g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.231mg 6%
Calcium 109mg 54mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.98mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.16µg 5%
Phosphorus 107mg 69mg 5%
Sodium 76mg 194mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.015mg 3%
Potassium 249mg 133mg 3%
Iron 0.93mg 0.67mg 3%
Fats 11g 12.75g 3%
Folate 16µg 4µg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.9µg 2%
Copper 0.135mg 0.155mg 2%
Protein 3.8g 2.6g 2%
Choline 22.5mg 12.2mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 2.373g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.316g 1%
Caffeine 3mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.034mg 1%
Selenium 2.5µg 1.9µg 1%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 1.5g 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 27g 76.27g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 25.36g 66.89g N/A
Zinc 0.58mg 0.55mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.23mg 0%
Trans fat 0.129g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
8%
3 musketeers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
23%
3 musketeers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.846g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.