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Goobers vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between goobers and twix

  • Twix has less fiber and potassium.
  • Goobers cover your daily fiber needs 34% more than twix.
  • Twix contains 3 times less potassium than goobers. Goobers contain 502mg of potassium, while twix contains 186mg.
  • Goobers have less sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, GOOBERS Chocolate Covered Peanuts 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% 27% 44% 41% 0% 0% 0% 4.7% 0% 0%
Twix
7
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 +169.9%
Contains more IronIron +35.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.1%

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 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Twix
12
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% 6.7% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 34% 53% 2%
Protein: 9.7 g
Fats: 34 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Twix
2
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 +97.6%
Contains more FatsFats +36.8%
Contains more OtherOther +15.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.3%
Contains more WaterWater +122.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -36.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goobers Twix DV% diff.
Fiber 9.7g 1.1g 34%
Saturated fat 12.1g 18.96g 31%
Copper 0.197mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 16%
Phosphorus 105mg 15%
Fats 34g 24.85g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 13%
Manganese 0.273mg 12%
Protein 9.7g 4.91g 10%
Zinc 1.06mg 10%
Potassium 502mg 186mg 9%
Selenium 4.3µg 8%
Folate 26µg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.988g 7%
Sodium 36mg 198mg 7%
Magnesium 27mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 0.81mg 4%
Choline 20.9mg 4%
Carbs 53g 64.8g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 4%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 2%
Calcium 89mg 106mg 2%
Cholesterol 12mg 7mg 2%
Calories 512kcal 502kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 63.7g N/A
Sugar 43g 48.25g N/A
Trans fat 0.07g 0.342g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Goobers 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
0%
Goobers
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Goobers
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goobers
Goobers is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goobers
Goobers contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Goobers
Goobers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goobers
Goobers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Goobers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167581/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.