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Twix vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Twix and Maple sugar

  • Twix is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily Manganese needs 180% more than Twix.
  • Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Sugars, maple.

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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 +17.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Copper +99%
Contains more Selenium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +471.7%
Contains more Manganese +1519.8%
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 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Calcium +17.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Copper +99%
Contains more Selenium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +471.7%
Contains more Manganese +1519.8%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2672.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +452.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2672.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +452.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4810%
Contains more Fats +12325%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.3%
Contains more Water +89.1%
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +4810%
Contains more Fats +12325%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.3%
Contains more Water +89.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4568.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4568.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 63.7g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 4.91g 0.1g Twix
Fats 24.85g 0.2g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 502kcal 354kcal Twix
Sugar 48.25g 84.87g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 0g Twix
Calcium 106mg 90mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 27mg 19mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 3mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 198mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 1.06mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.197mg 0.099mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 4.3µg 0.8µg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.009mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.013mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.04mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.048mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.003mg Twix
Folate 26µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0µg Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Maple sugar
Trans Fat 0.342g Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 18.96g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 0.064g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.1g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.924g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.