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Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars and mars

  • The amount of iron in candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars is higher than in mars.
  • Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars covers your daily need for saturated Fat, 21% more than mars.
  • Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars contains 2 times more fiber than mars. While candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars contains 3.1g of fiber, mars contains only 2g.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in mars is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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 44% 23% 23% 50% 97% 44% 74% 29% 123% 70%
Mars
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +53.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.8%

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 1% 4.1% 68% 0% 25% 33% 45% 28% 26% 33% 15% 11% 16%
Mars
2
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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 33% 54% 2% 2%
Protein: 9.18 g
Fats: 32.67 g
Carbs: 54.15 g
Water: 1.82 g
Other: 2.18 g
Mars
2
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.5%
Contains more FatsFats +69.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.7%
~equal in Water ~1.7g
~equal in Other ~2.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 39% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 15.758 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.407 g
Mars
1
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.1%

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, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars Mars
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars Mars Opinion
Calories 536kcal 475kcal Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Protein 9.18g 4.28g Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Fats 32.67g 19.32g Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.5mg Mars
Net carbs 51.05g 70.4g Mars
Carbs 54.15g 72.4g Mars
Cholesterol 6mg 12mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Magnesium 61mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Calcium 75mg 90mg Mars
Potassium 264mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Iron 1.32mg 0.86mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Sugar 36.13g 58.94g Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Fiber 3.1g 2g Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Copper 0.29mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Zinc 1.61mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Phosphorus 173mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Sodium 226mg 136mg Mars
Vitamin A 68IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A 20µg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Vitamin E 3.42mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Manganese 0.942mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Selenium 12.9µg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Vitamin B1 0.098mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Vitamin B2 0.145mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Vitamin B3 2.379mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Vitamin B5 0.468mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Vitamin B6 0.114mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Vitamin B12 0.26µg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Vitamin K 6µg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Folate 15µg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Trans Fat 0.505g 0.131g Mars
Choline 29.4mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Saturated Fat 15.758g 11.651g Mars
Monounsaturated fat 12.317g Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Polyunsaturated fat 3.407g Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars Mars
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
23%
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.107g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars is relatively richer in vitamins

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, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168769/nutrients
  2. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.