Caramel vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between caramel and twix
- Caramel has more vitamin B5; however, twix has more copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for twix is 82% higher.
- Twix has 2 times less vitamin B5 than caramel. Caramel has 0.62mg of vitamin B5, while twix has 0.265mg.
- Caramel is lower in saturated fat.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index than twix.
Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +478.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +994.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2381.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +138.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +649.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +211.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +161.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +100.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +206.8% |
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Protein
~4.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +453.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +93.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 18.96g | 75% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 24.85g | 26% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.197mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.628g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.273mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.81mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.265mg | 7% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 502kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.06mg | 6% |
| Folate | 4µg | 26µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 1.109mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 4.3µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 2.988g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.155mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.208mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 77g | 64.8g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 5.6µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 106mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.74mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8mg | 20.9mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 198mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.33µg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 4.91g | 1% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 186mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 63.7g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 48.25g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
16%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.484g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (7 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.