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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 from 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.
Contains more Calcium +729.2%
Contains more Iron +406.3%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +1212.5%
Contains more Potassium +376.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Zinc +2550%
Contains more Copper +2714.3%
Contains more Manganese +1140.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Contains more Calcium +729.2%
Contains more Iron +406.3%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +1212.5%
Contains more Potassium +376.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Zinc +2550%
Contains more Copper +2714.3%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Twix
Contains more Vitamin B1 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 15% 0% 2% 39% 48% 21% 16% 6% 20% 42% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +30.8%
Contains more Water +116.1%
Contains more Other +233.1%
Contains more Protein +138.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
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 Carbs +30.8%
Contains more Water +116.1%
Contains more Other +233.1%
Contains more Protein +138.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 63.7g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 4.91g Twix
Fats 0g 24.85g Twix
Carbs 84.77g 64.8g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 502kcal Twix
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 48.25g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 1.1g Twix
Calcium 879mg 106mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.81mg Twix
Magnesium 6mg 27mg Twix
Phosphorus 8mg 105mg Twix
Potassium 39mg 186mg Twix
Sodium 572mg 198mg Twix
Zinc 0.04mg 1.06mg Twix
Copper 0.007mg 0.197mg Twix
Manganese 0.022mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.025mg Twix
Folate 26µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg Twix
Cholesterol 7mg Sugar substitute
Trans Fat 0.342g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 18.96g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Twix
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
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 Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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.