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Jelly bean vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jelly bean and Twix different?

  • Twix is higher than Jelly bean in Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Calcium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Twix covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 95% more than Jelly bean.

Candies, jellybeans and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars types were used 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.
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
1
:
9
Twix
Twix
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Calcium +3433.3%
Contains more Iron +523.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +2525%
Contains more Potassium +402.7%
Contains more Zinc +2020%
Contains more Copper +603.6%
Contains more Manganese +680%
Contains more Selenium +290.9%
Jelly bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 2% 2% 4% 7% 2% 10% 5% 6%
Twix
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Calcium +3433.3%
Contains more Iron +523.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +2525%
Contains more Potassium +402.7%
Contains more Zinc +2020%
Contains more Copper +603.6%
Contains more Manganese +680%
Contains more Selenium +290.9%

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.
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
0
:
11
Twix
Twix
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3775%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Jelly bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 3% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Twix
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 15% 0% 2% 39% 48% 21% 16% 6% 20% 42% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3775%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
2
:
3
Twix
Twix
Contains more Carbs +44.4%
Contains more Water +48.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +49600%
Contains more Other +1110%
Jelly bean
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
Twix
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 Carbs +44.4%
Contains more Water +48.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +49600%
Contains more Other +1110%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jelly bean Twix Opinion
Net carbs 93.35g 63.7g Jelly bean
Protein 0g 4.91g Twix
Fats 0.05g 24.85g Twix
Carbs 93.55g 64.8g Jelly bean
Calories 375kcal 502kcal Twix
Sugar 70g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 0.2g 1.1g Twix
Calcium 3mg 106mg Twix
Iron 0.13mg 0.81mg Twix
Magnesium 2mg 27mg Twix
Phosphorus 4mg 105mg Twix
Potassium 37mg 186mg Twix
Sodium 50mg 198mg Jelly bean
Zinc 0.05mg 1.06mg Twix
Copper 0.028mg 0.197mg Twix
Manganese 0.035mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 1.1µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0mg 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.011mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.008mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.009mg 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.004mg 0.025mg Twix
Folate 0µg 26µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 0µg 5.6µg Twix
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Jelly bean
Trans Fat 0.342g Jelly bean
Saturated Fat 0g 18.96g Jelly bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.628g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jelly bean Twix
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Jelly bean
19%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Jelly bean
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.96g)

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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/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.