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Starburst vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Starburst and 3 musketeers

  • Starburst is higher in Vitamin C, yet 3 musketeers are higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Starburst covers your daily Vitamin C needs 65% more than 3 musketeers.
  • The amount of Sodium in Starburst is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits 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 0.71% 0% 0.18% 0.38% 4% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 2% 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 less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6550%
Contains more IronIron +6600%
Contains more CopperCopper +1191.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1280%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +966.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.5%

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 196% 0.06% 6.6% 0% 0.25% 0.46% 0.09% 2.1% 0% 0% 5.3% 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% 4% 20% 0% 8.5% 13% 4.3% 14% 3.5% 20% 7.3% 3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +29250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +197%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 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 WaterWater +46.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +534.1%
Contains more FatsFats +55.3%
Contains more OtherOther +260%
~equal in Carbs ~77.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.778 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 -10%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Starburst 3 musketeers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Starburst 3 musketeers Opinion
Calories 408kcal 436kcal 3 musketeers
Protein 0.41g 2.6g 3 musketeers
Fats 8.21g 12.75g 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 58.7mg 0.2mg Starburst
Net carbs 82.57g 76.27g Starburst
Carbs 82.57g 77.77g Starburst
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Starburst
Magnesium 1mg 29mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 0mg 54mg 3 musketeers
Potassium 2mg 133mg 3 musketeers
Iron 0.01mg 0.67mg 3 musketeers
Sugar 58.12g 66.89g Starburst
Fiber 0g 1.5g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.012mg 0.155mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0mg 0.55mg 3 musketeers
Phosphorus 5mg 69mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 2mg 194mg Starburst
Vitamin A 1IU 67IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.98mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.015mg 0.16mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 0.8µg 1.9µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.034mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.056mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.23mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.231mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.015mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.9µg 3 musketeers
Folate 1µg 4µg 3 musketeers
Trans Fat 0.141g 0.129g 3 musketeers
Choline 0mg 12.2mg 3 musketeers
Saturated Fat 7.778g 8.646g Starburst
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.373g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.316g 3 musketeers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Starburst 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
16%
Starburst
8%
3 musketeers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Starburst
23%
3 musketeers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.868g)
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. Starburst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169590/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.