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Mousse vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mousse and Twix

  • Mousse has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Twix is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 49% more.
  • Mousse contains 20 times more Cholesterol than Twix. Mousse contains 140mg of Cholesterol, while Twix contains 7mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Mousse
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 29% 13% 21% 25% 17% 50% 5% 7.7% 40%
Twix
7
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
Contains more IronIron +47.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +362.7%

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.
Mousse
4
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 0.33% 31% 10% 0% 11% 47% 2.7% 32% 13% 59% 4% 11% 0%
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 AVitamin A +659.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +659.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.208mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
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4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Twix
4
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 +1387.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
Contains more FatsFats +55.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +303.2%
Contains more OtherOther +42.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mousse
3
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
Twix
0
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 -51.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +68.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mousse Twix Opinion
Calories 225kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 4.14g 4.91g Twix
Fats 16g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.6mg Twix
Net carbs 15.47g 63.7g Twix
Carbs 16.07g 64.8g Twix
Cholesterol 140mg 7mg Twix
Magnesium 20mg 27mg Twix
Calcium 96mg 106mg Twix
Potassium 143mg 186mg Twix
Iron 0.55mg 0.81mg Twix
Sugar 14.81g 48.25g Mousse
Fiber 0.6g 1.1g Twix
Copper 0.075mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 0.64mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 117mg 105mg Mousse
Sodium 38mg 198mg Mousse
Vitamin A 509IU 67IU Mousse
Vitamin A 140µg 20µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.74mg Twix
Manganese 0.059mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 7.4µg 4.3µg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.533mg 0.265mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.025mg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.33µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.6µg Twix
Folate 15µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Mousse
Choline 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 9.151g 18.96g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 5.027g 2.988g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.879g 0.628g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mousse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mousse 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
17%
Mousse
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Mousse
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)

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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.