Macaroon vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are macaroon and twix different?
- Macaroon is higher in fiber, copper, and vitamin B6; however, twix is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for macaroon is 16% higher.
- Macaroon contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than twix. While macaroon contains 0.096mg of vitamin B6, twix contains only 0.025mg.
- Twix has less saturated fat.
- Macaroon has a lower glycemic index (32) than twix (44).
Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +36.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2020% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +284% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +289.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +246.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +404.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +409.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +129.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +171.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~64.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~18.96g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.1g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.273mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.155mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.208mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 106mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.197mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 1.109mg | 6% |
| Folate | 3µg | 26µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 4.3µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.025mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 18.96g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 5.6µg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 4.91g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.74mg | 4% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 24.85g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 1.06mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 2.988g | 3% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 20.9mg | 2% |
| Calories | 460kcal | 502kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 198mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 186mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 64.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.628g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 63.7g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 48.25g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | N/A |
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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Twix is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.139g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.