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Custard vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Custard and Twix

  • Custard is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, while Twix is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Twix covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 85% more than Custard.
  • Twix is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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.
Custard
Custard
5
:
5
Twix
Twix
Contains more Calcium +31.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Selenium +39.5%
Contains more Iron +138.2%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Zinc +107.8%
Contains more Copper +556.7%
Contains more Manganese +3800%
Custard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Twix
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Contains more Calcium +31.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Selenium +39.5%
Contains more Iron +138.2%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Zinc +107.8%
Contains more Copper +556.7%
Contains more Manganese +3800%

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.
Custard
Custard
6
:
6
Twix
Twix
Contains more Vitamin A +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +740.2%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.208
Custard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
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 A +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +740.2%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.208

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Custard
Custard
1
:
4
Twix
Twix
Contains more Water +1636.4%
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Fats +521.3%
Contains more Carbs +268.2%
Contains more Other +26%
Custard
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 Water +1636.4%
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Fats +521.3%
Contains more Carbs +268.2%
Contains more Other +26%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Custard
Custard
1
:
2
Twix
Twix
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.3%
Custard
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Twix
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Twix Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 63.7g Twix
Protein 3.99g 4.91g Twix
Fats 4g 24.85g Twix
Carbs 17.6g 64.8g Twix
Calories 122kcal 502kcal Twix
Sugar 4.82g 48.25g Custard
Fiber 0g 1.1g Twix
Calcium 139mg 106mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 0.81mg Twix
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Twix
Phosphorus 130mg 105mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 186mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 198mg Custard
Zinc 0.51mg 1.06mg Twix
Copper 0.03mg 0.197mg Twix
Manganese 0.007mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 6µg 4.3µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 67IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 20µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.6mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.208mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.265mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.025mg Custard
Folate 9µg 26µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.33µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.6µg Twix
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg 7mg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Custard
Saturated Fat 2.032g 18.96g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.628g Twix

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Custard 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
20%
Custard
19%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.928g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.