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Milky way vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Milky way and Twix

  • Milky way has less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Copper, Folate, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Twix covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 35% more than Milky way.
  • Milky way has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 11% 18% 49% 19% 29% 22% 19% 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 -15.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more IronIron +65.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +34%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115%
~equal in Calcium ~106mg

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 2.3% 6.6% 18% 12% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 9%
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 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +620.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 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 +48.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.4%
Contains more FatsFats +44.2%
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g
~equal in Other ~1.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.26 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 -36.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky way Twix Opinion
Calories 456kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 4.01g 4.91g Twix
Fats 17.23g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.6mg Milky way
Net carbs 70.17g 63.7g Milky way
Carbs 71.17g 64.8g Milky way
Cholesterol 9mg 7mg Twix
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Milky way
Magnesium 20mg 27mg Twix
Calcium 115mg 106mg Milky way
Potassium 124mg 186mg Twix
Iron 0.49mg 0.81mg Twix
Sugar 59.69g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 1g 1.1g Twix
Copper 0.147mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 0.69mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 67mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 167mg 198mg Milky way
Vitamin A 110IU 67IU Milky way
Vitamin A 31µg 20µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.74mg Milky way
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Milky way
Manganese 0.147mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 2µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.025mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 3.6µg 5.6µg Twix
Folate 4µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.206g 0.342g Milky way
Choline 16.5mg 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 12.016g 18.96g Milky way
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 0.628g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milky way 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
10%
Milky way
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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?
Milky way
Milky way contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.944g)
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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.