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Apple crisp vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple crisp and Twix?

  • Apple crisp has less Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B1 than Twix.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 91% higher.
  • Apple crisp has 2 times more Sodium than Twix. Apple crisp has 351mg of Sodium, while Twix has 198mg.

We used Desserts, apple crisp, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars types in this comparison.

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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 5.7% 11% 6.9% 31% 24% 4.9% 12% 46% 17% 19%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +202.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +488.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.81mg

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 7.3% 8.5% 7.6% 0% 21% 19% 16% 5.5% 9.2% 0% 10% 12% 0%
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% 4% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 31% 63%
Protein: 1.75 g
Fats: 3.43 g
Carbs: 30.84 g
Water: 62.91 g
Other: 1.07 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 +1387.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +180.6%
Contains more FatsFats +624.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.1%
Contains more OtherOther +13.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 42% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.685 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.144 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 -96.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +124%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple crisp Twix Opinion
Calories 161kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 1.75g 4.91g Twix
Fats 3.43g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.6mg Apple crisp
Net carbs 29.44g 63.7g Twix
Carbs 30.84g 64.8g Twix
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Apple crisp
Magnesium 8mg 27mg Twix
Calcium 35mg 106mg Twix
Potassium 78mg 186mg Twix
Iron 0.82mg 0.81mg Apple crisp
Sugar 19.68g 48.25g Apple crisp
Fiber 1.4g 1.1g Apple crisp
Copper 0.071mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 0.18mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 28mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 351mg 198mg Twix
Vitamin A 142IU 67IU Apple crisp
Vitamin A 29µg 20µg Apple crisp
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.74mg Twix
Manganese 0.13mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 3.5µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.081mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.846mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.025mg Apple crisp
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 4.1µg 5.6µg Twix
Folate 16µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Apple crisp
Choline 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 0.685g 18.96g Apple crisp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 1.144g 0.628g Apple crisp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple crisp 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
9%
Apple crisp
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Apple crisp
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp 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. Apple crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169601/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.