Pretzel vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pretzel and Twix?
- Pretzel is higher in Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, yet Twix is higher in Vitamin B12.
- Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 93% more.
- Pretzel has 6 times more Folate than Twix. While Pretzel has 166µg of Folate, Twix has only 26µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Twix is lower.
We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars types 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +465.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +271.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +292.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +173.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +375.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +196% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +538.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +190.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +748.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +311% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 384kcal | 502kcal |
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| Protein | 10.04g | 4.91g |
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| Fats | 2.93g | 24.85g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.99g | 63.7g |
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| Carbs | 80.39g | 64.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 186mg |
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.81mg |
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| Sugar | 2.21g | 48.25g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.197mg |
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| Zinc | 1.04mg | 1.06mg |
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| Starch | 72.58g |
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| Phosphorus | 128mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 1240mg | 198mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.74mg |
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| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.273mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 4.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.208mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 1.109mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.265mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 5.6µg |
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| Folate | 166µg | 26µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0.342g |
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| Choline | 29.5mg | 20.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.391g | 18.96g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.727g | 2.988g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.628g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.097mg |
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| Threonine | 0.25mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.407mg |
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| Leucine | 0.757mg |
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| Lysine | 0.257mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.48mg |
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| Histidine | 0.22mg |
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| Fructose | 0.31g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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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
37%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 1042mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.569g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins