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Nougat vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nougat and twix?

  • Nougat is richer in vitamin E and fiber, yet twix is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 86% higher.
  • Nougat has 4 times more vitamin E than twix. Nougat has 2.77mg of vitamin E, while twix has 0.74mg.
  • Nougat contains less sodium.
  • Nougat has a lower glycemic index than twix.

We used Candies, nougat, with almonds 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.
Nougat
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
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 +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +231.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.1%
Contains more IronIron +37.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +47%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.4%

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.
Nougat
1
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% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
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 EVitamin E +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +420%
Contains more CholineCholine +309.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
1
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 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 +42.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1388%
Contains more WaterWater +96.7%
Contains more OtherOther +163%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
1
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 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 -91.2%
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.
Nougat Twix
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Twix DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.667g 18.96g 79%
Fats 1.67g 24.85g 36%
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.74mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.33µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.155mg 12%
Fiber 3.3g 1.1g 9%
Carbs 92.39g 64.8g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.988g 7%
Calcium 32mg 106mg 7%
Sodium 33mg 198mg 7%
Phosphorus 55mg 105mg 7%
Copper 0.134mg 0.197mg 7%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.06mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.208mg 5%
Calories 398kcal 502kcal 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.6µg 5%
Folate 5µg 26µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.265mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.628g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 1.109mg 4%
Protein 3.33g 4.91g 3%
Iron 0.59mg 0.81mg 3%
Selenium 2.6µg 4.3µg 3%
Choline 5.1mg 20.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Potassium 105mg 186mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Manganese 0.304mg 0.273mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 89.09g 63.7g N/A
Sugar 44.97g 48.25g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.025mg 0%
Trans fat 0.342g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat 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%
Nougat
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.293g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)

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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.