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Twix vs. 100 grand bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Twix and 100 grand bar

  • Twix has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, 100 grand bar has more Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 35% higher.
  • 100 grand bar has 6 times less Vitamin B3 than Twix. Twix has 1.109mg of Vitamin B3, while 100 grand bar has 0.198mg.
  • 100 grand bar is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, NESTLE, 100 GRAND Bar.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +39.5%
Contains more Iron +138.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains more Manganese +58.7%
Contains more Selenium +72%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Sodium - 203
Equal in Zinc - 0.99
Equal in Copper - 0.185
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 13% 18% 37% 15% 27% 27% 62% 23% 14%
Contains more Calcium +39.5%
Contains more Iron +138.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains more Manganese +58.7%
Contains more Selenium +72%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Sodium - 203
Equal in Zinc - 0.99
Equal in Copper - 0.185

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.
Twix
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Contains more Vitamin E +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 9% 0% 3% 15% 28% 4% 11% 4% 4% 37% 16%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.4%
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Water +44.2%
Equal in Carbs - 70.97
Equal in Other - 1.1
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
3% 19% 71% 6%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 19.33 g
Carbs: 70.97 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +96.4%
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Water +44.2%
Equal in Carbs - 70.97
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121%
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
62% 31% 7%
Saturated Fat: 11.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Twix 100 grand bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix 100 grand bar Opinion
Net carbs 63.7g 69.97g 100 grand bar
Protein 4.91g 2.5g Twix
Fats 24.85g 19.33g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 70.97g 100 grand bar
Calories 502kcal 468kcal Twix
Sugar 48.25g 51.9g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 1g Twix
Calcium 106mg 76mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.34mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 86mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 163mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 203mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.99mg Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.185mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0.172mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 2.5µg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 127IU 100 grand bar
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 38µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.42mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.7mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.058mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.119mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.198mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.182mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.016mg Twix
Folate 26µg 5µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.29µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 6.2µg 100 grand bar
Cholesterol 7mg 12mg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g 0g 100 grand bar
Saturated Fat 18.96g 11.9g 100 grand bar
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 6.039g 100 grand bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 1.388g 100 grand bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix 100 grand bar
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
19%
Twix
11%
100 grand bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
26%
100 grand bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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 Saturated Fat?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/nutrients
  2. 100 grand bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168761/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.