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Twix vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Twix and Italian ice

  • Twix is higher than Italian ice in Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Calcium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% higher.
  • Italian ice has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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 +10500%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3000%
Contains more Zinc +3433.3%
Contains more Copper +1870%
Contains more Manganese +1265%
Contains more Selenium +4200%
Contains less Sodium -98%
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 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +10500%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3000%
Contains more Zinc +3433.3%
Contains more Copper +1870%
Contains more Manganese +1265%
Contains more Selenium +4200%
Contains less Sodium -98%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Folate +420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +149.3%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Folate +420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +149.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16266.7%
Contains more Fats +124150%
Contains more Carbs +380%
Contains more Other +2320%
Contains more Water +1942.6%
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more Protein +16266.7%
Contains more Fats +124150%
Contains more Carbs +380%
Contains more Other +2320%
Contains more Water +1942.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Twix Italian ice
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 Italian ice Opinion
Net carbs 63.7g 13.5g Twix
Protein 4.91g 0.03g Twix
Fats 24.85g 0.02g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 13.5g Twix
Calories 502kcal 53kcal Twix
Sugar 48.25g Italian ice
Fiber 1.1g 0g Twix
Calcium 106mg 1mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.09mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg 0mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 0mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 6mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 4mg Italian ice
Zinc 1.06mg 0.03mg Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.01mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0.02mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 0.1µg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.5mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.005mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.01mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.715mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.005mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.002mg Twix
Folate 26µg 5µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Italian ice
Trans Fat 0.342g Italian ice
Saturated Fat 18.96g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 0g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
1%
Italian ice

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?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice 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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.