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Skor bar vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Skor bar and Twix?

  • Skor bar has less Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3 than Twix.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Copper is 17% higher.
  • Skor bar has 8 times more Cholesterol than Twix. Skor bar has 53mg of Cholesterol, while Twix has 7mg.

We used Candies, HERSHEY'S SKOR Toffee Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars types in this comparison.

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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 7.1% 9% 14% 21% 13% 4.6% 26% 41% 0% 0%
Twix
10
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 +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +253.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.6%
Contains more IronIron +42.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +392.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +523.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 1.7% 12% 12% 3% 5% 23% 2.4% 2.4% 5.1% 26% 22% 1.5% 1.7%
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 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +574.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 30% 64%
Protein: 3.13 g
Fats: 30.37 g
Carbs: 63.73 g
Water: 1.57 g
Other: 1.2 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 FatsFats +22.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.9%
Contains more WaterWater +169.4%
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g
~equal in Other ~1.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.714 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.191 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +225.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.96g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skor bar Twix Opinion
Calories 541kcal 502kcal Skor bar
Protein 3.13g 4.91g Twix
Fats 30.37g 24.85g Skor bar
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.6mg Twix
Net carbs 62.43g 63.7g Twix
Carbs 63.73g 64.8g Twix
Cholesterol 53mg 7mg Twix
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Skor bar
Magnesium 10mg 27mg Twix
Calcium 30mg 106mg Twix
Potassium 153mg 186mg Twix
Iron 0.57mg 0.81mg Twix
Sugar 59.89g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g Skor bar
Copper 0.04mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 0.17mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 61mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 317mg 198mg Twix
Vitamin A 204IU 67IU Skor bar
Vitamin A 61µg 20µg Skor bar
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Skor bar
Manganese 0mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 0µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.13mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.04mg 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.025mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.21µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 8.6µg 5.6µg Skor bar
Folate 2µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Skor bar
Choline 3.1mg 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.78g 18.96g Skor bar
Monounsaturated Fat 9.714g 2.988g Skor bar
Polyunsaturated fat 1.191g 0.628g Skor bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skor bar 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
9%
Skor bar
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Skor bar
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
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 Saturated Fat?
Skor bar
Skor bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skor bar
Skor bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Skor bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168757/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.