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Twizzlers vs. Aspartame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Twizzlers and Aspartame different?

  • Twizzlers have more Monounsaturated Fat than Aspartame.
  • Aspartame has less Sodium.

Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS and Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +825%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 0% 11% 4% 26% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +825%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +71.4%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.17
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
2% 89% 9%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 89.08 g
Water: 8.75 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +71.4%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.17

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers Aspartame Opinion
Net carbs 78.77g 89.08g Aspartame
Protein 2.3g 2.17g Twizzlers
Fats 2.64g 0g Twizzlers
Carbs 79.37g 89.08g Aspartame
Calories 347kcal 365kcal Aspartame
Starch 8.36g Aspartame
Sugar 51.35g 80.7g Twizzlers
Fiber 0.6g 0g Twizzlers
Calcium 8mg 0mg Twizzlers
Iron 0.28mg 0.04mg Twizzlers
Phosphorus 24mg 0mg Twizzlers
Potassium 37mg 4mg Twizzlers
Sodium 195mg 0mg Aspartame
Zinc 0.01mg Aspartame
Selenium 0.5µg Aspartame
Phenylalanine 1.186mg Aspartame
Saturated Fat 0.54g 0g Aspartame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.88g 0g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g Twizzlers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers Aspartame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Twizzlers
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Aspartame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
0%
Aspartame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Aspartame
Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Aspartame
Aspartame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/nutrients
  2. Aspartame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169657/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.