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Twizzlers vs. 3 musketeers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between twizzlers and 3 musketeers

  • Twizzlers contain less phosphorus than 3 musketeers.
  • 3 musketeers' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS 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% 2.4% 3.3% 11% 0% 0% 10% 25% 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 more CalciumCalcium +575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259.5%
Contains more IronIron +139.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.5%
~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% 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% 6.7% 20% 0% 8.5% 13% 4.3% 14% 3.5% 20% 7.3% 3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 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 +158.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13%
Contains more FatsFats +383%
Contains more OtherOther +56.5%
~equal in Carbs ~77.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 73% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 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 -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Twizzlers 3 musketeers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Twizzlers 3 musketeers DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.54g 8.646g 37%
Copper 0.155mg 17%
Fats 2.64g 12.75g 16%
Manganese 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Phosphorus 24mg 69mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 5%
Zinc 0.55mg 5%
Iron 0.28mg 0.67mg 5%
Calcium 8mg 54mg 5%
Fiber 0.6g 1.5g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 4%
Calories 347kcal 436kcal 4%
Selenium 1.9µg 3%
Potassium 37mg 133mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Choline 12.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Protein 2.3g 2.6g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.23mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 1%
Carbs 79.37g 77.77g 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.88g 2.373g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.316g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 78.77g 76.27g N/A
Sugar 51.35g 66.89g N/A
Sodium 195mg 194mg 0%
Trans fat 0.129g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers 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
0%
Twizzlers
8%
3 musketeers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
23%
3 musketeers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.106g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
3 musketeers
3 musketeers contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.