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Twix vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Twix and Pretzel?

  • Twix is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Pretzel is higher in Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 93% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pretzel is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types 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.
Twix
4
:
Contains more Calcium +292.6%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Copper +26.3%
Contains more Iron +465.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains more Manganese +271.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Zinc - 1.04
Equal in Selenium - 4.4
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 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +292.6%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Copper +26.3%
Contains more Iron +465.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains more Manganese +271.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Zinc - 1.04
Equal in Selenium - 4.4

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
4
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196%
Contains more Folate +538.5%
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% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196%
Contains more Folate +538.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
2
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Contains more Fats +748.1%
Contains more Water +35.1%
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Other +190.1%
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more Fats +748.1%
Contains more Water +35.1%
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Other +190.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.6%
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 63.7g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 4.91g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 24.85g 2.93g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 502kcal 384kcal Twix
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 48.25g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 1.1g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 106mg 27mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 105mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 186mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 198mg 1240mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 1.04mg Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.156mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.3µg 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.47mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 26µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 2.8µg Twix
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.342g 0.004g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 18.96g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 0.727g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 1.291g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Pretzel
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
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 1042mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.04g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.569g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.