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Fruit preserves vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fruit preserves and Twix?

  • Fruit preserves are higher in Vitamin C, yet Twix is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% more.
  • Fruit preserves have 15 times more Vitamin C than Twix. While Fruit preserves have 8.8mg of Vitamin C, Twix has only 0.6mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fruit preserves are lower.

We used Jams and preserves and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars types in this article.

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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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
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 -83.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +430%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.6%
Contains more IronIron +65.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +97%
Contains more ZincZinc +1666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +452.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +582.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115%

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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
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 CVitamin C +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2980.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 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 +620.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1227%
Contains more FatsFats +35400%
Contains more OtherOther +426.1%
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7763.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Twix Opinion
Calories 278kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 0.37g 4.91g Twix
Fats 0.07g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0.6mg Fruit preserves
Net carbs 67.76g 63.7g Fruit preserves
Carbs 68.86g 64.8g Fruit preserves
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 4mg 27mg Twix
Calcium 20mg 106mg Twix
Potassium 77mg 186mg Twix
Iron 0.49mg 0.81mg Twix
Sugar 48.5g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 1.1g
Copper 0.1mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 0.06mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 19mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 32mg 198mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Twix
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.74mg Twix
Manganese 0.04mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 2µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.025mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 0µg 5.6µg Twix
Folate 11µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Fruit preserves
Choline 10.2mg 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 0.01g 18.96g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.628g Twix
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves 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%
Fruit preserves
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.95g)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.