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Bit-o-honey vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bit-o-honey and twix different?

  • Twix is higher than bit-o-honey in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, and vitamin B3.
  • Twix covers your daily need for saturated fat, 67% more than bit-o-honey.
  • Bit-o-honey is lower in saturated fat.

Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Twix
10
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 +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +202.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +322.7%
Contains more IronIron +305%
Contains more CopperCopper +657.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +618.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +230.8%

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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
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 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1507.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +736%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
Twix
2
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 CarbsCarbs +24.8%
Contains more WaterWater +96.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.5%
Contains more FatsFats +231.3%
~equal in Other ~1.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 15% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 g
Twix
2
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 -71%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +190.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bit-o-honey 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 Bit-o-honey Twix DV% diff.
Saturated fat 5.5g 18.96g 61%
Fats 7.5g 24.85g 27%
Copper 0.026mg 0.197mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.208mg 13%
Phosphorus 28mg 105mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.33µg 11%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.273mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.155mg 8%
Iron 0.2mg 0.81mg 8%
Calcium 35mg 106mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.069mg 1.109mg 7%
Calories 375kcal 502kcal 6%
Protein 2g 4.91g 6%
Folate 2µg 26µg 6%
Selenium 1.3µg 4.3µg 5%
Carbs 80.89g 64.8g 5%
Magnesium 7mg 27mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.03g 2.988g 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.06mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.6µg 5%
Fiber 0.2g 1.1g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.265mg 4%
Potassium 44mg 186mg 4%
Sodium 295mg 198mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.74mg 3%
Choline 2.5mg 20.9mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.338g 0.628g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 80.69g 63.7g N/A
Sugar 48g 48.25g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.342g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bit-o-honey 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
4%
Bit-o-honey
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Bit-o-honey
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 - 97mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey 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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.