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Caramel vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Caramel and Twix

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B5, however, Twix has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 82% higher.
  • Twix has 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Caramel. Caramel has 0.62mg of Vitamin B5, while Twix has 0.265mg.
  • Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars.

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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.
Caramel
Caramel
3
:
7
Twix
Twix
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains more Iron +478.6%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Contains more Zinc +140.9%
Contains more Copper +994.4%
Contains more Manganese +2381.8%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Twix
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains more Iron +478.6%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Contains more Zinc +140.9%
Contains more Copper +994.4%
Contains more Manganese +2381.8%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105

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.
Caramel
Caramel
3
:
8
Twix
Twix
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin A +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +649.3%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +211.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.33
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Twix
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 15% 0% 2% 39% 48% 21% 16% 6% 20% 42% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin A +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +649.3%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +211.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
3
:
2
Twix
Twix
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Water +100.9%
Contains more Other +48.8%
Contains more Fats +206.8%
Equal in Protein - 4.91
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Twix
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Water +100.9%
Contains more Other +48.8%
Contains more Fats +206.8%
Equal in Protein - 4.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
1
Twix
Twix
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +453.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.8%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Twix
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +453.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Twix
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Twix Opinion
Net carbs 77g 63.7g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 4.91g Twix
Fats 8.1g 24.85g Twix
Carbs 77g 64.8g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 502kcal Twix
Sugar 65.5g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 0g 1.1g Twix
Calcium 138mg 106mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.81mg Twix
Magnesium 17mg 27mg Twix
Phosphorus 114mg 105mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 186mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 198mg Twix
Zinc 0.44mg 1.06mg Twix
Copper 0.018mg 0.197mg Twix
Manganese 0.011mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 1.8µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin A 42IU 67IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.6mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.208mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.265mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.025mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 26µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.6µg Twix
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 7mg
Trans Fat 0.342g Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 18.96g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.628g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Twix
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Caramel
19%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.484g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (7 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/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.