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Twix vs. Fruit leather — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Twix and Fruit leather

  • Twix has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, while Fruit leather has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Twix covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 92% more than Fruit leather.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fruit leather is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Snacks, fruit leather, pieces.

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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.
Twix
Twix
10
:
0
Fruit leather
Fruit leather
Contains more Calcium +488.9%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%
Contains more Zinc +457.9%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +48.4%
Contains more Selenium +59.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.75
Twix
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Fruit leather
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 10% 11% 15% 53% 6% 57% 24% 15%
Contains more Calcium +488.9%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%
Contains more Zinc +457.9%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +48.4%
Contains more Selenium +59.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.75

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
Twix
7
:
4
Fruit leather
Fruit leather
Contains more Vitamin A +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +9233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
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%
Fruit leather
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 12% 0% 187% 11% 24% 2% 20% 70% 3% 0% 46%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +9233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
Twix
3
:
2
Fruit leather
Fruit leather
Contains more Protein +391%
Contains more Fats +827.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Water +190.8%
Equal in Other - 1.2
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
Fruit leather
3% 83% 12%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 12.3 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +391%
Contains more Fats +827.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Water +190.8%
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
Twix
2
:
1
Fruit leather
Fruit leather
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Twix
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
Fruit leather
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Fruit leather Opinion
Net carbs 63.7g 82.82g Fruit leather
Protein 4.91g 1g Twix
Fats 24.85g 2.68g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 82.82g Fruit leather
Calories 502kcal 359kcal Twix
Sugar 48.25g 57.58g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 0g Twix
Calcium 106mg 18mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.75mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 24mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 164mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 403mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.19mg Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.171mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0.184mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 2.7µg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 58IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 6µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.56mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 56mg Fruit leather
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.043mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.1mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.1mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.319mg Fruit leather
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.3mg Fruit leather
Folate 26µg 4µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 18.2µg Fruit leather
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Fruit leather
Trans Fat 0.342g Fruit leather
Saturated Fat 18.96g 0.65g Fruit leather
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 1.48g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.55g Twix

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Fruit leather
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
31%
Fruit leather
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
22%
Fruit leather

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/nutrients
  2. Fruit leather - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167540/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.