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Maple sugar vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Maple sugar and Twix

  • Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, Zinc, and Iron, while Twix is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily Manganese needs 180% more than Twix.
  • Maple sugar has 6 times more Zinc than Twix. Maple sugar has 6.06mg of Zinc, while Twix has 1.06mg.
  • Maple sugar is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, maple 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.
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
5
:
5
Twix
Twix
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +471.7%
Contains more Manganese +1519.8%
Contains more Calcium +17.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Copper +99%
Contains more Selenium +437.5%
Maple sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Twix
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +471.7%
Contains more Manganese +1519.8%
Contains more Calcium +17.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Copper +99%
Contains more Selenium +437.5%

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.
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
0
:
11
Twix
Twix
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2672.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +452.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Maple sugar
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% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2672.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +452.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
2
:
3
Twix
Twix
Contains more Carbs +40.3%
Contains more Water +89.1%
Contains more Protein +4810%
Contains more Fats +12325%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Maple sugar
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +40.3%
Contains more Water +89.1%
Contains more Protein +4810%
Contains more Fats +12325%
Contains more Other +51.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
1
:
2
Twix
Twix
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4568.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528%
Maple sugar
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Twix
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4568.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Twix Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 63.7g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 4.91g Twix
Fats 0.2g 24.85g Twix
Carbs 90.9g 64.8g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 502kcal Twix
Sugar 84.87g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 0g 1.1g Twix
Calcium 90mg 106mg Twix
Iron 1.61mg 0.81mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 27mg Twix
Phosphorus 3mg 105mg Twix
Potassium 274mg 186mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 198mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 1.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.197mg Twix
Manganese 4.422mg 0.273mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0mg 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.025mg Twix
Folate 0µg 26µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 0µg 5.6µg Twix
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Maple sugar
Trans Fat 0.342g Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 0.036g 18.96g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.628g Twix

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Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
19%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.924g)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.