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Chocolate ice cream vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate ice cream and Twix

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5, while Twix is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Twix covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 61% more than Chocolate ice cream.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 6 times more Vitamin A than Twix. Chocolate ice cream has 118µg of Vitamin A, while Twix has 20µg.
  • Twix is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 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 PotassiumPotassium +33.9%
Contains more IronIron +14.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Calcium ~106mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~105mg

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 2.3% 25% 6% 6% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +520.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +269%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +390.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.208mg
~equal in Choline ~20.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 WaterWater +1216.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.2%
Contains more FatsFats +125.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.8%
~equal in Other ~1.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 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 -64.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.988g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Twix Opinion
Calories 216kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 3.8g 4.91g Twix
Fats 11g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.6mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 27g 63.7g Twix
Carbs 28.2g 64.8g Twix
Cholesterol 34mg 7mg Twix
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 27mg Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 106mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 186mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.81mg Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g 48.25g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 0.58mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 107mg 105mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 198mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 67IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 118µg 20µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 2.5µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.265mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.025mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.6µg Twix
Folate 16µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Chocolate ice cream
Choline 22.5mg 20.9mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 18.96g Chocolate ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 2.988g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.628g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate ice cream 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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.16g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.