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Pectin vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pectin and 3 musketeers different?

  • Pectin is higher in copper, fiber, and iron; however, 3 musketeers are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, magnesium, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for 3 musketeers is 43% higher.
  • Pectin contains 6 times more fiber than 3 musketeers. While pectin contains 8.6g of fiber, 3 musketeers contain only 1.5g.
  • Pectin has less saturated fat.

Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix 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.
Pectin
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.1% 0.62% 102% 140% 13% 0.86% 26% 9.1% 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 IronIron +304.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +671.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1800%
Contains more ZincZinc +17%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~194mg

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.
Pectin
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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 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% 6.7% 20% 0% 8.5% 13% 4.3% 14% 3.5% 20% 7.3% 3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.056mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
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90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 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 CarbsCarbs +16.2%
Contains more WaterWater +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +766.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4150%
Contains more OtherOther +260%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
1
33% 7% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23630%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin 3 musketeers DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.05g 8.646g 39%
Copper 0.42mg 0.155mg 29%
Fiber 8.6g 1.5g 28%
Iron 2.71mg 0.67mg 26%
Fats 0.3g 12.75g 19%
Phosphorus 2mg 69mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Magnesium 1mg 29mg 7%
Calories 325kcal 436kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 2.373g 6%
Calcium 7mg 54mg 5%
Protein 0.3g 2.6g 5%
Potassium 7mg 133mg 4%
Carbs 90.4g 77.77g 4%
Manganese 0.07mg 0.16mg 4%
Selenium 0µg 1.9µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.231mg 2%
Choline 12.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.316g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.034mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.23mg 1%
Zinc 0.47mg 0.55mg 1%
Folate 1µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 81.8g 76.27g N/A
Sugar 66.89g N/A
Sodium 200mg 194mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.056mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.015mg 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
Pectin 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
2%
Pectin
8%
3 musketeers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
23%
3 musketeers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.596g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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
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 ($)

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. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.