Twix vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Twix and Butterfinger different?
- Twix is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Butterfinger is richer in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 47% higher.
- Twix contains 8 times more Vitamin B12 than Butterfinger. While Twix contains 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, Butterfinger contains only 0.04µg.
- Butterfinger has less Saturated Fat.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar 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
+194.4%
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Sodium
-13.9%
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Selenium
+48.3%
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Magnesium
+77.8%
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Potassium
+18.3%
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Manganese
+79.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.79
Equal in Phosphorus - 97
Equal in Zinc - 1
Equal in Copper - 0.193
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Calcium
+194.4%
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Sodium
-13.9%
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Selenium
+48.3%
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Magnesium
+77.8%
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Potassium
+18.3%
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Manganese
+79.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.79
Equal in Phosphorus - 97
Equal in Zinc - 1
Equal in Copper - 0.193
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
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+28.1%
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Vitamin B2
+235.5%
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Vitamin B12
+725%
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Vitamin K
+154.5%
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Vitamin E
+132.4%
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Vitamin B3
+138.9%
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Vitamin B5
+39.6%
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Vitamin B6
+176%
Equal in Folate - 28
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+28.1%
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Vitamin B2
+235.5%
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Vitamin B12
+725%
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Vitamin K
+154.5%
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Vitamin E
+132.4%
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Vitamin B3
+138.9%
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Vitamin B5
+39.6%
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Vitamin B6
+176%
Equal in Folate - 28
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+31.5%
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Water
+243.9%
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Carbs
+12.5%
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Other
+29.8%
Equal in Protein - 5.4
Protein:
4.91 g
Fats:
24.85 g
Carbs:
64.8 g
Water:
4.23 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
5.4 g
Fats:
18.9 g
Carbs:
72.9 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
1.57 g
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Fats
+31.5%
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+243.9%
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+12.5%
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+29.8%
Equal in Protein - 5.4
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-49.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+71.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+403.8%
Saturated Fat:
18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.628 g
Saturated Fat:
9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.164 g
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Saturated Fat
-49.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+71.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+403.8%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 63.7g | 70.9g |
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| Protein | 4.91g | 5.4g |
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| Fats | 24.85g | 18.9g |
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| Carbs | 64.8g | 72.9g |
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| Calories | 502kcal | 459kcal |
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| Sugar | 48.25g | 45.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 36mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.79mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 97mg |
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| Potassium | 186mg | 220mg |
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| Sodium | 198mg | 230mg |
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| Zinc | 1.06mg | 1mg |
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| Copper | 0.197mg | 0.193mg |
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| Manganese | 0.273mg | 0.49mg |
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| Selenium | 4.3µg | 2.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 67IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 1.72mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg | 2.649mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.069mg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 2.2µg |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.342g | 0.04g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.96g | 9.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.988g | 5.119g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g | 3.164g |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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