Snickers vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Snickers and Twix different?
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 31% higher.
- Snickers contains 2 times more Fiber than Twix. While Snickers contains 1.9g of Fiber, Twix contains only 1.1g.
- Snickers has less Sugar.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars are the varieties used 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.
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Calcium
+17.8%
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Iron
+19.1%
Equal in Sodium - 198
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Calcium
+17.8%
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Iron
+19.1%
Equal in Sodium - 198
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
+79.1%
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Vitamin C
+20%
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Vitamin A
+79.1%
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Vitamin C
+20%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+39.7%
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Other
+19%
Equal in Fats - 24.85
Equal in Carbs - 64.8
Equal in Water - 4.23
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Protein
+39.7%
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Other
+19%
Equal in Fats - 24.85
Equal in Carbs - 64.8
Equal in Water - 4.23
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-33%
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Saturated Fat
-33%
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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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 | 60.95g | 63.7g |
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| Protein | 6.86g | 4.91g |
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| Fats | 24.38g | 24.85g |
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| Carbs | 62.85g | 64.8g |
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| Calories | 488kcal | 502kcal |
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| Sugar | 46.54g | 48.25g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 106mg |
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| Iron | 0.68mg | 0.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg |
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| Potassium | 186mg |
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| Sodium | 189mg | 198mg |
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| Zinc | 1.06mg |
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| Copper | 0.197mg |
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| Manganese | 0.273mg |
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| Selenium | 4.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 120IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.74mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg |
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| Folate | 26µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.6µg |
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| Cholesterol | 9mg | 7mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.394g | 0.342g |
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| Saturated Fat | 12.703g | 18.96g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.988g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snickers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.257g)