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Mars vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mars and Twix

  • Twix's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 37% more.
  • Mars contains 2 times more fiber than Twix. Mars contains 2g of fiber, while Twix contains 1.1g.
  • Twix contains less sugar.
  • Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of Twix is 44.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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.
Mars
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Twix
8
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 -31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.81mg

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.
Mars
0
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 1.7% 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 +20%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
2
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Twix
3
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 CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +90.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.7%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more WaterWater +148.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
1
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 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 -38.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Twix
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Twix DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 18.96g 33%
Copper 0.197mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 16%
Phosphorus 105mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 13%
Manganese 0.273mg 12%
Zinc 1.06mg 10%
Fats 19.32g 24.85g 9%
Selenium 4.3µg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 7%
Folate 26µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.988g 7%
Magnesium 27mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 5%
Potassium 186mg 5%
Fiber 2g 1.1g 4%
Choline 20.9mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 4%
Sodium 136mg 198mg 3%
Carbs 72.4g 64.8g 3%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 2%
Calcium 90mg 106mg 2%
Cholesterol 12mg 7mg 2%
Protein 4.28g 4.91g 1%
Iron 0.86mg 0.81mg 1%
Calories 475kcal 502kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 70.4g 63.7g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 48.25g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g 0.342g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars 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%
Mars
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.309g)

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.

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