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Sugar substitute vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sugar substitute and twix different?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in calcium; however, twix is richer in copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, zinc, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 77% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 3 times more sodium than twix. While sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, twix contains only 198mg.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +729.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +376.9%
Contains more IronIron +406.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2714.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1212.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1140.9%

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% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 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% 6.7% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +30.8%
Contains more WaterWater +116.1%
Contains more OtherOther +233.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.3%
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.
Sugar substitute Twix
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Twix DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.96g 86%
Calcium 879mg 106mg 77%
Fats 0g 24.85g 38%
Copper 0.007mg 0.197mg 21%
Sodium 572mg 198mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.208mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 14%
Phosphorus 8mg 105mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.155mg 12%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.273mg 11%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.06mg 9%
Selenium 4.3µg 8%
Calories 347kcal 502kcal 8%
Iron 0.16mg 0.81mg 8%
Folate 26µg 7%
Carbs 84.77g 64.8g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.988g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 7%
Protein 2.06g 4.91g 6%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 5%
Magnesium 6mg 27mg 5%
Choline 20.9mg 4%
Potassium 39mg 186mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.265mg 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 1.1g 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.025mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 63.7g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 48.25g N/A
Trans fat 0.342g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.