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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 Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Twix has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from 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.
Contains more Calcium +39.5%
Contains more Iron +138.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains more Manganese +58.7%
Contains more Selenium +72%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Sodium - 198
Equal in Zinc - 1.06
Equal in Copper - 0.197
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 13% 18% 37% 15% 27% 27% 62% 23% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Contains more Calcium +39.5%
Contains more Iron +138.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains more Manganese +58.7%
Contains more Selenium +72%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Sodium - 198
Equal in Zinc - 1.06
Equal in Copper - 0.197

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 A +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 9% 0% 3% 15% 28% 4% 11% 4% 4% 37% 16%
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 A +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.6

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121%
62% 31% 7%
Saturated Fat: 11.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.388 g
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 69.97g 63.7g 100 grand bar
Protein 2.5g 4.91g Twix
Fats 19.33g 24.85g Twix
Carbs 70.97g 64.8g 100 grand bar
Calories 468kcal 502kcal Twix
Sugar 51.9g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 1g 1.1g Twix
Calcium 76mg 106mg Twix
Iron 0.34mg 0.81mg Twix
Magnesium 25mg 27mg Twix
Phosphorus 86mg 105mg Twix
Potassium 163mg 186mg Twix
Sodium 203mg 198mg Twix
Zinc 0.99mg 1.06mg Twix
Copper 0.185mg 0.197mg Twix
Manganese 0.172mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 2.5µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin A 127IU 67IU 100 grand bar
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 20µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.6mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.198mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.182mg 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.025mg Twix
Folate 5µg 26µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 6.2µg 5.6µg 100 grand bar
Cholesterol 12mg 7mg Twix
Trans Fat 0g 0.342g 100 grand bar
Saturated Fat 11.9g 18.96g 100 grand bar
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 2.988g 100 grand bar
Polyunsaturated fat 1.388g 0.628g 100 grand bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
100 grand bar 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
11%
100 grand bar
19%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
100 grand bar
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

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 lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (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.