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Skittles vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Skittles and 3 musketeers

  • Skittles have more Vitamin C, however, 3 musketeers have more Iron, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 74% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 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 less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%

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 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 4% 20% 0% 8.5% 13% 4.3% 14% 3.5% 20% 7.3% 3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33450%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 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 +16.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1268.4%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more WaterWater +51.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -52.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skittles 3 musketeers Opinion
Calories 402kcal 436kcal 3 musketeers
Protein 0.19g 2.6g 3 musketeers
Fats 4.25g 12.75g 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 67.1mg 0.2mg Skittles
Net carbs 90.76g 76.27g Skittles
Carbs 90.76g 77.77g Skittles
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Skittles
Magnesium 29mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 0mg 54mg 3 musketeers
Potassium 133mg 3 musketeers
Iron 0mg 0.67mg 3 musketeers
Sugar 75.92g 66.89g 3 musketeers
Fiber 0g 1.5g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.155mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.55mg 3 musketeers
Phosphorus 69mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 15mg 194mg Skittles
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.16mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.9µg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 3 musketeers
Trans Fat 0.074g 0.129g Skittles
Choline 12.2mg 3 musketeers
Saturated Fat 4.115g 8.646g Skittles
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 3 musketeers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skittles 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%
Skittles
8%
3 musketeers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Skittles
23%
3 musketeers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.531g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 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. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/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.