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Fruit preserves vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fruit preserves and Twix?

  • Fruit preserves are higher in Vitamin C, yet Twix is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% more.
  • Fruit preserves have 15 times more Vitamin C than Twix. While Fruit preserves have 8.8mg of Vitamin C, Twix has only 0.6mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fruit preserves are lower.

We used Jams and preserves 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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
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9
Twix
Twix
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Calcium +430%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +452.6%
Contains more Potassium +141.6%
Contains more Zinc +1666.7%
Contains more Copper +97%
Contains more Manganese +582.5%
Contains more Selenium +115%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Twix
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Calcium +430%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +452.6%
Contains more Potassium +141.6%
Contains more Zinc +1666.7%
Contains more Copper +97%
Contains more Manganese +582.5%
Contains more Selenium +115%

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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
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10
Twix
Twix
Contains more Vitamin C +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2980.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
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 C +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2980.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
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3
Twix
Twix
Contains more Water +620.3%
Contains more Protein +1227%
Contains more Fats +35400%
Contains more Other +426.1%
Equal in Carbs - 64.8
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 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 +620.3%
Contains more Protein +1227%
Contains more Fats +35400%
Contains more Other +426.1%
Equal in Carbs - 64.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
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Twix
Twix
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7763.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Twix
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7763.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Twix Opinion
Net carbs 67.76g 63.7g Fruit preserves
Protein 0.37g 4.91g Twix
Fats 0.07g 24.85g Twix
Carbs 68.86g 64.8g Fruit preserves
Calories 278kcal 502kcal Twix
Sugar 48.5g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 1.1g
Calcium 20mg 106mg Twix
Iron 0.49mg 0.81mg Twix
Magnesium 4mg 27mg Twix
Phosphorus 19mg 105mg Twix
Potassium 77mg 186mg Twix
Sodium 32mg 198mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.06mg 1.06mg Twix
Copper 0.1mg 0.197mg Twix
Manganese 0.04mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 2µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0.6mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.025mg Twix
Folate 11µg 26µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 0µg 5.6µg Twix
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Fruit preserves
Trans Fat 0.342g Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 18.96g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.628g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves 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
6%
Fruit preserves
19%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.95g)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.