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Milky way vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Milky way and 3 musketeers

  • Milky way is richer than 3 musketeers in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Milky way is 17% higher.
  • Milky way contains 2 times more Calcium than 3 musketeers. Milky way contains 115mg of Calcium, while 3 musketeers contain 54mg.
  • 3 musketeers contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY 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 14% 35% 11% 18% 49% 19% 29% 22% 19% 11%
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 +113%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more IronIron +36.7%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg
~equal in Copper ~0.155mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~69mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.16mg
~equal in Selenium ~1.9µg

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% 6.6% 18% 12% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 9%
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 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +24.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.015mg
~equal in Folate ~4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 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 +54.2%
Contains more FatsFats +35.1%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
~equal in Carbs ~77.77g
~equal in Water ~5.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.26 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 -28%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.373g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky way 3 musketeers Opinion
Calories 456kcal 436kcal Milky way
Protein 4.01g 2.6g Milky way
Fats 17.23g 12.75g Milky way
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg Milky way
Net carbs 70.17g 76.27g 3 musketeers
Carbs 71.17g 77.77g 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 9mg 5mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Milky way
Magnesium 20mg 29mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 115mg 54mg Milky way
Potassium 124mg 133mg 3 musketeers
Iron 0.49mg 0.67mg 3 musketeers
Sugar 59.69g 66.89g Milky way
Fiber 1g 1.5g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.147mg 0.155mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.69mg 0.55mg Milky way
Phosphorus 67mg 69mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 167mg 194mg Milky way
Vitamin A 110IU 67IU Milky way
Vitamin A 31µg 20µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.98mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Milky way
Manganese 0.147mg 0.16mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 2µg 1.9µg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.034mg Milky way
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.056mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 0.23mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.231mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.015mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.16µg Milky way
Vitamin K 3.6µg 2.9µg Milky way
Folate 4µg 4µg
Trans Fat 0.206g 0.129g 3 musketeers
Choline 16.5mg 12.2mg Milky way
Saturated Fat 12.016g 8.646g 3 musketeers
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g 2.373g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 0.316g 3 musketeers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milky way 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
10%
Milky way
8%
3 musketeers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
23%
3 musketeers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milky way
Milky way contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milky way
Milky way is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is relatively richer in minerals
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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.