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Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies and Twix

  • Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies is richer in vitamin C, while Twix is higher in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, calcium, iron, and zinc.
  • Twix covers your daily saturated fat needs 74% more than candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies.
  • Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies has 111 times more vitamin C than Twix. Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies has 66.8mg of vitamin C, while Twix has 0.6mg.
  • Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies is lower in saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies 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 0.71% 0% 1.1% 0% 12% 0.55% 0.43% 2% 8.2% 5.5%
Twix
9
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 less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1450%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +447.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +5200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +333.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +330%

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 223% 0% 3.4% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.13% 0.84% 0.69% 0% 2.8% 0% 0%
Twix
11
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 +11033.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +804.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1792.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +409.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.37 g
Carbs: 90.78 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.83 g
Twix
4
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 +40.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2484.2%
Contains more FatsFats +468.6%
Contains more WaterWater +10.4%
Contains more OtherOther +45.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -78.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies Twix
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies Twix DV% diff.
Vitamin C 66.8mg 0.6mg 74%
Saturated fat 4.115g 18.96g 67%
Fats 4.37g 24.85g 32%
Copper 0.036mg 0.197mg 18%
Phosphorus 1mg 105mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.023mg 0.208mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.155mg 13%
Calcium 0mg 106mg 11%
Iron 0mg 0.81mg 10%
Manganese 0.063mg 0.273mg 9%
Protein 0.19g 4.91g 9%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.06mg 9%
Carbs 90.78g 64.8g 9%
Sodium 15mg 198mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.007mg 1.109mg 7%
Folate 0µg 26µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.988g 7%
Magnesium 1mg 27mg 6%
Selenium 1µg 4.3µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.014mg 0.265mg 5%
Calories 405kcal 502kcal 5%
Potassium 12mg 186mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.74mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Choline 0mg 20.9mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.628g 4%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 5.6µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.025mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Net carbs 90.78g 63.7g N/A
Sugar 75.84g 48.25g N/A
Trans fat 0.074g 0.342g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies Twix
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.845g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies 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. Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168843/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.

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