Almond joy vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between almond joy and twix
- Twix has less fiber, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Almond joy covers your daily fiber needs 16% more than twix.
- Twix contains 2 times less monounsaturated fat than almond joy. Almond joy contains 5.26g of monounsaturated fat, while twix contains 2.988g.
- Almond joy has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy 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 PotassiumPotassium | +36.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.13 g
Fats:
26.93 g
Carbs:
59.51 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
4.91 g
Fats:
24.85 g
Carbs:
64.8 g
Water:
4.23 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~24.85g
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Carbs
~64.8g
~equal in
Other
~1.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.59 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.18 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.628 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +76% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~18.96g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.197mg | 22% | |
| Fiber | 5g | 1.1g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 13% | |
| Manganese | 0.273mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 1.06mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 8% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.26g | 2.988g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 17.59g | 18.96g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.27mg | 0.81mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 64mg | 106mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20.9mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.18g | 0.628g | 4% |
| Fats | 26.93g | 24.85g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 2% | |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 4.13g | 4.91g | 2% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 198mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 186mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 59.51g | 64.8g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Calories | 479kcal | 502kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 54.51g | 63.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.34g | 48.25g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.090000000000003g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond joy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond joy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)