Ice cream vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ice cream and twix
- Ice cream has more vitamin A and vitamin B5; however, twix is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Twix covers your daily saturated fat needs 61% more than ice cream.
- Twix contains 6 times less cholesterol than ice cream. Ice cream contains 44mg of cholesterol, while twix contains 7mg.
- The glycemic index of ice cream is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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 CalciumCalcium | +20.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +756.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3312.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +138.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +490% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +278% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +856% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1766.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +420% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1342.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.9% |
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Monounsaturated fat
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 18.96g | 55% |
| Fats | 11g | 24.85g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.197mg | 19% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 502kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 64.8g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.273mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 7mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 20µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.155mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.81mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.265mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 1.109mg | 6% |
| Folate | 5µg | 26µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 198mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 4.3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 5.6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.33µg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 4.91g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 106mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.208mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Choline | 26mg | 20.9mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.628g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 63.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 199mg | 186mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 48.25g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 2.988g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.17g)
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.