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White chocolate vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between White chocolate and Twix?

  • White chocolate is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Twix is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Copper is 15% more.
  • White chocolate has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Twix. While White chocolate has 0.608mg of Vitamin B5, Twix has only 0.265mg.

We used Candies, white chocolate and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars 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.
Contains more Calcium +87.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Iron +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Copper +228.3%
Contains more Manganese +3312.5%
Equal in Selenium - 4.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Contains more Calcium +87.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Iron +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Copper +228.3%
Contains more Manganese +3312.5%
Equal in Selenium - 4.3

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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Twix
Contains more Vitamin E +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +271.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +271.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Other +24%
Contains more Water +225.4%
Equal in Carbs - 64.8
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Other +24%
Contains more Water +225.4%
Equal in Carbs - 64.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.96
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.96

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Twix Opinion
Net carbs 59.04g 63.7g Twix
Protein 5.87g 4.91g White chocolate
Fats 32.09g 24.85g White chocolate
Carbs 59.24g 64.8g Twix
Calories 539kcal 502kcal White chocolate
Sugar 59g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 0.2g 1.1g Twix
Calcium 199mg 106mg White chocolate
Iron 0.24mg 0.81mg Twix
Magnesium 12mg 27mg Twix
Phosphorus 176mg 105mg White chocolate
Potassium 286mg 186mg White chocolate
Sodium 90mg 198mg White chocolate
Zinc 0.74mg 1.06mg Twix
Copper 0.06mg 0.197mg Twix
Manganese 0.008mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 4.5µg 4.3µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 30IU 67IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.6mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.208mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.265mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.025mg White chocolate
Folate 7µg 26µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.33µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg 5.6µg White chocolate
Cholesterol 21mg 7mg Twix
Trans Fat 0g 0.342g White chocolate
Saturated Fat 19.412g 18.96g Twix
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g 2.988g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0.628g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate Twix
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
22%
White chocolate
19%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twix
Twix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.452g)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/nutrients
  2. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/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.