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Flan vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flan and Twix?

  • Flan is higher in Selenium, yet Twix is higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Flan's daily need coverage for Selenium is 31% more.
  • Flan has 2 times more Sodium than Twix. While Flan has 432mg of Sodium, Twix has only 198mg.

We used Flan, caramel custard, dry mix and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars types 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.
Flan
1
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9
Twix
Contains more Selenium +395.3%
Contains more Calcium +341.7%
Contains more Iron +912.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10400%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Zinc +2550%
Contains more Copper +1213.3%
Contains more Manganese +3800%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 3% 0% 1% 14% 57% 2% 5% 1% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Contains more Selenium +395.3%
Contains more Calcium +341.7%
Contains more Iron +912.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +10400%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Zinc +2550%
Contains more Copper +1213.3%
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.
Flan
0
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12
Twix
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flan
2
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3
Twix
Contains more Carbs +41.4%
Contains more Water +84.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +101.7%
92% 8%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 91.6 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 0.6 g
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 +41.4%
Contains more Water +84.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +101.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flan Twix Opinion
Net carbs 91.6g 63.7g Flan
Protein 0g 4.91g Twix
Fats 0g 24.85g Twix
Carbs 91.6g 64.8g Flan
Calories 348kcal 502kcal Twix
Sugar 48.25g Flan
Fiber 0g 1.1g Twix
Calcium 24mg 106mg Twix
Iron 0.08mg 0.81mg Twix
Magnesium 0mg 27mg Twix
Phosphorus 1mg 105mg Twix
Potassium 153mg 186mg Twix
Sodium 432mg 198mg Twix
Zinc 0.04mg 1.06mg Twix
Copper 0.015mg 0.197mg Twix
Manganese 0.007mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 21.3µg 4.3µg Flan
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.025mg Twix
Folate 0µg 26µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg Twix
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Flan
Trans Fat 0.342g Flan
Saturated Fat 18.96g Flan
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flan 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
0%
Flan
19%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Flan
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.25g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flan
Flan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flan
Flan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.96g)
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. Flan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169602/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.