Twix vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are twix and 3 musketeers different?
- Twix has more vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B3, calcium, and phosphorus than 3 musketeers.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for twix is 52% higher.
- Twix contains 7 times more folate than 3 musketeers. While twix contains 26µg of folate, 3 musketeers contain only 4µg.
- 3 musketeers have less saturated fat.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +96.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +355.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +382.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +93.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +71.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +32.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.91 g
Fats:
24.85 g
Carbs:
64.8 g
Water:
4.23 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
12.75 g
Carbs:
77.77 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
1.08 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.628 g
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 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.96g | 8.646g | 47% |
| Fats | 24.85g | 12.75g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg | 0.056mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.034mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Folate | 26µg | 4µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 69mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.273mg | 0.16mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.91g | 2.6g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.197mg | 0.155mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.06mg | 0.55mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 64.8g | 77.77g | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 1.9µg | 4% |
| Calories | 502kcal | 436kcal | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.988g | 2.373g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 0.98mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.67mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 133mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g | 0.316g | 2% |
| Choline | 20.9mg | 12.2mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.231mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.7g | 76.27g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 48.25g | 66.89g | N/A |
| Sodium | 198mg | 194mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 20µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | 0.129g | N/A |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 7mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.64g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
3 musketeers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
3 musketeers contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
3 musketeers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
3 musketeers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)