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Sorghum syrup vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sorghum syrup and Twix

  • Sorghum syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, however, Twix is higher in Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Twix covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 95% more than Sorghum syrup.
  • Twix contains 27 times less Vitamin B6 than Sorghum syrup. Sorghum syrup contains 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Twix contains 0.025mg.
  • Sorghum syrup has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, sorghum 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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
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 +270.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +437.6%
Contains more IronIron +369.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.9%

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% 25% 36% 1.9% 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 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1009%
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% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 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 +15.6%
Contains more WaterWater +436.6%
Contains more OtherOther +98.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Twix Opinion
Calories 290kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 0g 4.91g Twix
Fats 0g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Twix
Net carbs 74.9g 63.7g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 74.9g 64.8g Sorghum syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 27mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 150mg 106mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg 186mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 0.81mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 0g 1.1g Twix
Copper 0.13mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 0.41mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 56mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 8mg 198mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Twix
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0mg 0.74mg Twix
Manganese 1.53mg 0.273mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.265mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.025mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 0µg 5.6µg Twix
Folate 0µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Sorghum syrup
Choline 13.3mg 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 0g 18.96g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.628g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup 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
21%
Sorghum syrup
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.65g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.