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Reese's pieces vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Reese's pieces and 3 musketeers

  • The amount of Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5 in Reese's pieces are higher than in 3 musketeers.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily Manganese needs 41% more than 3 musketeers.
  • 3 musketeers have 26 times less Vitamin B3 than Reese's pieces. Reese's pieces have 6.06mg of Vitamin B3, while 3 musketeers have 0.23mg.
  • 3 musketeers contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy 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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
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 +203.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +587.5%
Contains more IronIron +36.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.5%
~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.
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% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1275%
Contains more CholineCholine +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.98mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 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 +379.2%
Contains more FatsFats +94.3%
Contains more OtherOther +76.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.9%
Contains more WaterWater +480%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +87.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +494.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces 3 musketeers Opinion
Calories 497kcal 436kcal Reese's pieces
Protein 12.46g 2.6g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 12.75g Reese's pieces
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 3 musketeers
Net carbs 56.86g 76.27g 3 musketeers
Carbs 59.86g 77.77g 3 musketeers
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 88mg 29mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 69mg 54mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 359mg 133mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.49mg 0.67mg 3 musketeers
Sugar 53.25g 66.89g Reese's pieces
Fiber 3g 1.5g Reese's pieces
Copper 0.41mg 0.155mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.15mg 0.55mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 207mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 194mg
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.98mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg 0.16mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg 1.9µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.034mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.056mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 0.23mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.231mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.015mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.16µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.9µg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 4µg Reese's pieces
Trans Fat 0g 0.129g Reese's pieces
Choline 28.7mg 12.2mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 16.42g 8.646g 3 musketeers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g 2.373g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 0.316g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces 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
29%
Reese's pieces
8%
3 musketeers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
23%
3 musketeers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.64g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.774g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (194 mg)
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.