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Pudding vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pudding and Twix different?

  • Pudding is higher in Vitamin D, however, Twix is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 86% higher.
  • Pudding has less Saturated Fat.

Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
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 -50.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24%
Contains more IronIron +138.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +181.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.2%
~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 0% 8.3% 1.2% 33% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
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 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +307.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +733.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +85%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.33µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 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 +1628.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.4%
Contains more FatsFats +688.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.9%
Contains more OtherOther +31.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 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 -90.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +264.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Twix Opinion
Calories 120kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 3.16g 4.91g Twix
Fats 3.15g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Twix
Net carbs 18.84g 63.7g Twix
Carbs 19.64g 64.8g Twix
Cholesterol 9mg 7mg Twix
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU Pudding
Magnesium 20mg 27mg Twix
Calcium 106mg 106mg
Potassium 150mg 186mg Twix
Iron 0.34mg 0.81mg Twix
Sugar 11.96g 48.25g Pudding
Fiber 0.8g 1.1g Twix
Copper 0.111mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 0.48mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 87mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 98mg 198mg Pudding
Vitamin A 139IU 67IU Pudding
Vitamin A 39µg 20µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Pudding
Manganese 0.097mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 3.7µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.265mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.025mg Pudding
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.6µg Twix
Folate 4µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Pudding
Choline 11.3mg 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 1.81g 18.96g Pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.819g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 0.628g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pudding 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
13%
Pudding
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.15g)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.