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100 grand bar vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between 100 grand bar and twix

  • 100 grand bar has more polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat; however, twix has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for twix is 35% higher.
  • Twix has 2 times less polyunsaturated fat than 100 grand bar. 100 grand bar has 1.388g of polyunsaturated fat, while twix has 0.628g.
  • Twix is lower in sugar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, 100 GRAND Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 23% 14% 13% 62% 27% 37% 26% 22% 14%
Twix
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 32% 16% 30% 66% 29% 45% 26% 36% 23%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains more IronIron +138.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Copper ~0.197mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.06mg
~equal in Sodium ~198mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 13% 8.4% 0% 15% 27% 3.7% 11% 3.7% 36% 16% 3.8% 13%
Twix
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 6.7% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +460.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +420%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 19% 71% 6%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 19.33 g
Carbs: 70.97 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 1.1 g
Twix
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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 WaterWater +44.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.4%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g
~equal in Other ~1.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 31% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.388 g
Twix
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84% 13% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 100 grand bar Twix DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.9g 18.96g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.155mg 8%
Fats 19.33g 24.85g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 2.988g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.208mg 7%
Iron 0.34mg 0.81mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.198mg 1.109mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.388g 0.628g 5%
Folate 5µg 26µg 5%
Protein 2.5g 4.91g 5%
Manganese 0.172mg 0.273mg 4%
Phosphorus 86mg 105mg 3%
Selenium 2.5µg 4.3µg 3%
Calcium 76mg 106mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.182mg 0.265mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.33µg 2%
Calories 468kcal 502kcal 2%
Vitamin A 38µg 20µg 2%
Carbs 70.97g 64.8g 2%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.74mg 2%
Cholesterol 12mg 7mg 2%
Choline 24.6mg 20.9mg 1%
Zinc 0.99mg 1.06mg 1%
Copper 0.185mg 0.197mg 1%
Potassium 163mg 186mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin K 6.2µg 5.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 69.97g 63.7g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 51.9g 48.25g N/A
Fiber 1g 1.1g 0%
Sodium 203mg 198mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.342g N/A
Caffeine 8mg 7mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
100 grand bar Twix
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
100 grand bar
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
100 grand bar
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 Saturated fat?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar 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. 100 grand bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168761/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.