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Fudge vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fudge and Twix

  • Fudge is richer in Copper, Iron, and Manganese, while Twix is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Twix covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 63% more than Fudge.
  • Fudge has 2 times more Iron than Twix. Fudge has 1.77mg of Iron, while Twix has 0.81mg.
  • Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, 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.
Fudge
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Twix
4
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +118.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +67%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72%
~equal in Zinc ~1.06mg

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.
Fudge
1
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% 9.5% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Twix
11
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 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +496.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +530.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +109%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
2
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Twix
3
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 CarbsCarbs +18%
Contains more WaterWater +131.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.4%
Contains more FatsFats +138.7%
Contains more OtherOther +27.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
1
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Twix
2
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 -66%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.4%
~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.
Fudge Twix
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Twix Opinion
Calories 411kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 2.39g 4.91g Twix
Fats 10.41g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Twix
Net carbs 74.74g 63.7g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 64.8g Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 7mg Twix
Magnesium 36mg 27mg Fudge
Calcium 49mg 106mg Twix
Potassium 134mg 186mg Twix
Iron 1.77mg 0.81mg Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g Fudge
Copper 0.329mg 0.197mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 1.06mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 45mg 198mg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 67IU Fudge
Vitamin A 44µg 20µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.74mg Twix
Manganese 0.422mg 0.273mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.025mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 1.4µg 5.6µg Twix
Folate 4µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.165g 0.342g Fudge
Choline 10mg 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 6.448g 18.96g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 0.628g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge 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
6%
Fudge
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.512g)
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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.