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Twix vs. Ice pop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Twix and Ice pop

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Calcium, and Zinc in Twix is higher than in Ice pop.
  • Twix covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 95% more than Ice pop.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ice pop is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Frozen novelties, ice type, pop.

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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
9
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Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1140%
Contains more Zinc +606.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2050%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
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 0% 21% 1% 0% 2% 1% 5% 0% 0% 2%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1140%
Contains more Zinc +606.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2050%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%

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.
Twix
10
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
4
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Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +10254.2%
Contains more Carbs +237%
Contains more Other +2925%
Contains more Water +1802.8%
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +10254.2%
Contains more Carbs +237%
Contains more Other +2925%
Contains more Water +1802.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5758.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3825%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
16% 64% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.016 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5758.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3825%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Ice pop Opinion
Net carbs 63.7g 19.23g Twix
Protein 4.91g 0g Twix
Fats 24.85g 0.24g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 19.23g Twix
Calories 502kcal 79kcal Twix
Fructose 2.72g Ice pop
Sugar 48.25g 13.66g Ice pop
Fiber 1.1g 0g Twix
Calcium 106mg 0mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.54mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg 1mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 0mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 15mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 7mg Ice pop
Zinc 1.06mg 0.15mg Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 0.2µg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.7mg Ice pop
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.001mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0mg Twix
Folate 26µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0µg Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Ice pop
Trans Fat 0.342g Ice pop
Saturated Fat 18.96g 0.013g Ice pop
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 0.051g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.016g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Ice pop
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
0%
Ice pop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
3%
Ice pop

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.947g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop 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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.