Heart of palm vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between heart of palm and twix
- Heart of palm has more vitamin B6, copper, potassium, zinc, iron, and vitamin C; however, twix is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B1.
- Twix's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 95% more.
- Heart of palm contains 32 times more vitamin B6 than twix. Heart of palm contains 0.81mg of vitamin B6, while twix contains 0.025mg.
- Heart of palm contains less saturated fat.
- Twix has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of twix is 44, while the glycemic index of heart of palm is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Hearts of palm, raw 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +871% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +251.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +170% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +488.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +514.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3140% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
Protein:
4.91 g
Fats:
24.85 g
Carbs:
64.8 g
Water:
4.23 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1543% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12325% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +153% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
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 | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59660% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +605.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 18.96g | 86% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.025mg | 60% |
| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.197mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 186mg | 48% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 24.85g | 38% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 1.06mg | 24% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 502kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 64.8g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.273mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 0.81mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 106mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.155mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0.6mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 198mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 4.3µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 2.988g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.6µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 4.91g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.628g | 4% |
| Choline | 0mg | 20.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.208mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 1.109mg | 1% |
| Folate | 24µg | 26µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 63.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 48.25g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.342g | N/A |
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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
24%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm 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.