Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar
Whole food · Sweets
The 3 Musketeers bar is a classic American candy bar featuring a fluffy, whipped nougat center coated in a thin layer of milk chocolate. Its texture is uniquely light and airy, offering a sweet, malty, and vanilla-forward flavor profile. Nutritionally, it is a high-energy treat, providing a significant 436 calories and 66.89g of sugar per 100g, with minimal protein or fiber.
Calorie split: 2% protein · 71% carbs · 26% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love the 3 Musketeers for its distinctive, melt-in-your-mouth nougat texture that sets it apart from chewier or crunchier bars. It's a nostalgic, go-to candy for a quick, sweet pick-me-up that's deeply embedded in American snack culture.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
With 66.89g of sugar per 100g, it can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes and is not suitable for those managing diabetes or limiting added sugars. To enjoy it more mindfully, practice strict portion control (e.g., half a bar) and pair it with a source of protein or fat, like a handful of nuts, to slow sugar absorption. It also contains common allergens like milk and soy.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy (calories and carbohydrates).
- Offers a familiar, consistent taste and texture experience.
- Contains a small amount of protein from milk ingredients.
- Widely available and affordable as an occasional treat.
- Its light texture can be less filling than denser candy bars.
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The original 3 Musketeers bar, introduced in 1932, actually contained three separate pieces of nougat in different flavors: chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, meant to represent the three musketeers.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 5.8 g |
| Energy | 436 kcal |
| Energy | 1825 kj |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.8 g |
| Ash | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 77.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 66.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 54.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.67 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 29.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 69.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 133 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 194 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.55 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.16 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 1.9 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.20 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin | 0.23 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.23 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.01 mg |
| Folate, total | 4.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 4.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 4.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 12.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.16 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 20.0 ug |
| Retinol | 20.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 67.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.98 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.9 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 7.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 106 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 8.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.22 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.09 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.09 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.29 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.7 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 3.9 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.4 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.31 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.13 g |
| Cholesterol | 5.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Candies, honey-combed, with peanut butter — USDA does not publish this profile for Candies.
| Tryptophan | 0.09 g |
| Threonine | 0.21 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.24 g |
| Leucine | 0.61 g |
| Lysine | 0.27 g |
| Methionine | 0.10 g |
| Cystine | 0.09 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.47 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.33 g |
| Valine | 0.31 g |
| Arginine | 1.1 g |
| Histidine | 0.22 g |
| Alanine | 0.36 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.0 g |
| Glycine | 0.56 g |
| Proline | 0.55 g |
| Serine | 0.58 g |
FAQ
Why is it called a 3 Musketeers bar?
The name originally referenced the three separate nougat pieces (chocolate, strawberry, vanilla) inside the original 1932 bar, symbolizing the three musketeers from the novel.
Is the nougat in a 3 Musketeers bar made with egg whites?
No, unlike traditional nougat, the 3 Musketeers center is a whipped, aerated sugar and corn syrup mixture, giving it its signature light, fluffy texture without egg whites.
How does its nutrition compare to a Snickers bar?
Per 100g, a 3 Musketeers bar has slightly fewer calories and fat but more sugar than a Snickers bar. The Snickers contains peanuts, providing more protein and fiber.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.36 kcal/g · 2% calories from protein · 1.5 g fiber · 66.9 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 1.46 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.