Ice cream vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Ice cream and Twix
- Ice cream has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, however, Twix is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
- Twix covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 61% more than Ice cream.
- Twix contains 6 times less Cholesterol than Ice cream. Ice cream contains 44mg of Cholesterol, while Twix contains 7mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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.
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Calcium
+20.8%
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Sodium
-59.6%
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Iron
+800%
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Magnesium
+92.9%
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Zinc
+53.6%
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Copper
+756.5%
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Manganese
+3312.5%
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Selenium
+138.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Potassium - 186
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Calcium
+20.8%
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Sodium
-59.6%
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Iron
+800%
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Magnesium
+92.9%
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Zinc
+53.6%
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Copper
+756.5%
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Manganese
+3312.5%
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Selenium
+138.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Potassium - 186
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.
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Vitamin A
+528.4%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+15.4%
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Vitamin B5
+119.2%
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Vitamin B6
+92%
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Vitamin B12
+18.2%
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Vitamin E
+146.7%
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Vitamin B1
+278%
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Vitamin B3
+856%
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Folate
+420%
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Vitamin K
+1766.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.6
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Vitamin A
+528.4%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+15.4%
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Vitamin B5
+119.2%
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Vitamin B6
+92%
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Vitamin B12
+18.2%
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Vitamin E
+146.7%
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Vitamin B1
+278%
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Vitamin B3
+856%
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Folate
+420%
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Vitamin K
+1766.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+1342.1%
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Protein
+40.3%
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Fats
+125.9%
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Carbs
+174.6%
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+34.4%
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Water
+1342.1%
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Protein
+40.3%
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+125.9%
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Carbs
+174.6%
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+34.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-64.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+38.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.988
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Saturated Fat
-64.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+38.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.988
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.9g | 63.7g |
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| Protein | 3.5g | 4.91g |
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| Fats | 11g | 24.85g |
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| Carbs | 23.6g | 64.8g |
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| Calories | 207kcal | 502kcal |
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| Sugar | 21.22g | 48.25g |
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| Fiber | 0.7g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 128mg | 106mg |
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| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 105mg | |
| Potassium | 199mg | 186mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 198mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.06mg |
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| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.197mg |
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| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.273mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 4.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 421IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 118µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.74mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.6mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.208mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 1.109mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.265mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.025mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 5.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.045mg |
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| Threonine | 0.146mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.195mg |
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| Leucine | 0.316mg |
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| Lysine | 0.258mg |
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| Methionine | 0.081mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg |
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| Cholesterol | 44mg | 7mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.342g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.79g | 18.96g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.969g | 2.988g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.628g |
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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
17%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.