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Molasses vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Molasses and Twix

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Copper, and Selenium, however, Twix have more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 95% higher.
  • Twix has 27 times less Vitamin B6 than Molasses. Molasses have 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Twix has 0.025mg.
  • Molasses are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Molasses 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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +796.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +687.1%
Contains more IronIron +482.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.7%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2580%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 CarbsCarbs +15.3%
Contains more WaterWater +417%
Contains more OtherOther +172.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +24750%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 +9237.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1156%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Twix Opinion
Calories 290kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 0g 4.91g Twix
Fats 0.1g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Twix
Net carbs 74.73g 63.7g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 64.8g Molasses
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 27mg Molasses
Calcium 205mg 106mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 186mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.81mg Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 0g 1.1g Twix
Copper 0.487mg 0.197mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 31mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 37mg 198mg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Twix
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0mg 0.74mg Twix
Manganese 1.53mg 0.273mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 4.3µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.265mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.025mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 0µg 5.6µg Twix
Folate 0µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Molasses
Choline 13.3mg 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 0.018g 18.96g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.628g Twix
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses 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
18%
Molasses
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.942g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.