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Sugar substitute vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and 3 musketeers different?

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, 3 musketeers are richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 83% more than 3 musketeers.
  • Sugar substitute has 3 times more Sodium than 3 musketeers. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while 3 musketeers have 194mg.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 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 CalciumCalcium +1527.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +241%
Contains more IronIron +318.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2114.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +762.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +627.3%

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.015mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +57.6%
Contains more OtherOther +273.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~77.77g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar substitute 3 musketeers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sugar substitute 3 musketeers Opinion
Calories 347kcal 436kcal 3 musketeers
Protein 2.06g 2.6g 3 musketeers
Fats 0g 12.75g 3 musketeers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3 musketeers
Net carbs 84.17g 76.27g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 77.77g Sugar substitute
Cholesterol 5mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 29mg 3 musketeers
Calcium 879mg 54mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 133mg 3 musketeers
Iron 0.16mg 0.67mg 3 musketeers
Sugar 4.03g 66.89g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 1.5g 3 musketeers
Copper 0.007mg 0.155mg 3 musketeers
Zinc 0.04mg 0.55mg 3 musketeers
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 69mg 3 musketeers
Sodium 572mg 194mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 67IU 3 musketeers
Vitamin A 20µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin E 0.98mg 3 musketeers
Manganese 0.022mg 0.16mg 3 musketeers
Selenium 1.9µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.034mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.056mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.231mg 3 musketeers
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.015mg
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 3 musketeers
Vitamin K 2.9µg 3 musketeers
Folate 4µg 3 musketeers
Trans Fat 0.129g Sugar substitute
Choline 12.2mg 3 musketeers
Saturated Fat 8.646g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 2.373g 3 musketeers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.316g 3 musketeers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
8%
3 musketeers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
23%
3 musketeers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.646g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.