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Maple syrup vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Maple syrup and Twix

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Twix has more Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Manganese 115% more than Twix.
  • Maple syrup contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Twix. While Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, Twix contains only 0.208mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Maple syrup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Twix
5
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 PotassiumPotassium +14%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +965.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +636.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +994.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +616.7%
~equal in Calcium ~106mg

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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +510.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +636.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1206.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Twix
3
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 WaterWater +665.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12175%
Contains more FatsFats +41316.7%
Contains more OtherOther +157.4%
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Twix
2
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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27063.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3594.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Twix Opinion
Calories 260kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 0.04g 4.91g Twix
Fats 0.06g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Twix
Net carbs 67.04g 63.7g Maple syrup
Carbs 67.04g 64.8g Maple syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Maple syrup
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Twix
Calcium 102mg 106mg Twix
Potassium 212mg 186mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.81mg Twix
Sugar 60.46g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 0g 1.1g Twix
Copper 0.018mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 1.47mg 1.06mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 12mg 198mg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0mg 0.74mg Twix
Manganese 2.908mg 0.273mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.208mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.025mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 0µg 5.6µg Twix
Folate 0µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Maple syrup
Choline 1.6mg 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 0.007g 18.96g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.628g Twix
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple 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
24%
Maple syrup
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.953g)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.