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Crème caramel vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crème caramel and Twix

  • Crème caramel has more Selenium, however, Twix has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 86% higher.
  • Twix has 13 times less Cholesterol than Crème caramel. Crème caramel has 90mg of Cholesterol, while Twix has 7mg.

Food types used in this article are Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe 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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
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 less SodiumSodium -73.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.6%
Contains more IronIron +113.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2630%
~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 0% 9.7% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 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 AVitamin A +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1252.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2700%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.208mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.33µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 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 +1508.7%
Contains more FatsFats +516.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184.5%
Contains more OtherOther +98.4%
~equal in Protein ~4.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 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 -90.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +136%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Twix Opinion
Calories 145kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 4.53g 4.91g Twix
Fats 4.03g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Twix
Net carbs 22.78g 63.7g Twix
Carbs 22.78g 64.8g Twix
Cholesterol 90mg 7mg Twix
Magnesium 9mg 27mg Twix
Calcium 83mg 106mg Twix
Potassium 118mg 186mg Twix
Iron 0.38mg 0.81mg Twix
Sugar 23.15g 48.25g Crème caramel
Fiber 0g 1.1g Twix
Copper 0.028mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 0.47mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 96mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 53mg 198mg Crème caramel
Vitamin A 161IU 67IU Crème caramel
Vitamin A 46µg 20µg Crème caramel
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.74mg Twix
Manganese 0.01mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 8.7µg 4.3µg Crème caramel
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.208mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.265mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.025mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.33µg Crème caramel
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.6µg Twix
Folate 9µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Crème caramel
Choline 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 1.799g 18.96g Crème caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.266g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 0.628g Twix
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Crème caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crème caramel 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
13%
Crème caramel
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.161g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.