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Caramello vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caramello and Twix

  • Twix has less Calcium, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Twix covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 31% more than Caramello.
  • Twix contains 4 times less Cholesterol than Caramello. Caramello contains 27mg of Cholesterol, while Twix contains 7mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar 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% 64% 30% 41% 0% 0% 64% 16% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +100.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +34.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.4%

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.
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 5.7% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 4% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +352.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 21% 64% 7% 2%
Protein: 6.19 g
Fats: 21.19 g
Carbs: 63.81 g
Water: 6.79 g
Other: 2.02 g
Twix
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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 ProteinProtein +26.1%
Contains more WaterWater +60.5%
Contains more OtherOther +66.9%
Contains more FatsFats +17.3%
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 g
Twix
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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 -32.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +77%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.628g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramello Twix
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramello Twix Opinion
Calories 462kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 6.19g 4.91g Caramello
Fats 21.19g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.6mg Caramello
Net carbs 62.61g 63.7g Twix
Carbs 63.81g 64.8g Twix
Cholesterol 27mg 7mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg Twix
Calcium 213mg 106mg Caramello
Potassium 341mg 186mg Caramello
Iron 1.09mg 0.81mg Caramello
Sugar 56.92g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Caramello
Copper 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 150mg 105mg Caramello
Sodium 122mg 198mg Caramello
Vitamin A 303IU 67IU Caramello
Vitamin A 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg Twix
Folate 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Caramello
Choline 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 12.72g 18.96g Caramello
Monounsaturated Fat 5.29g 2.988g Caramello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 0.628g Caramello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramello 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
2%
Caramello
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Caramello
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.67g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramello
Caramello contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Caramello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167975/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.