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Taffy (candy) vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between taffy (candy) and twix

  • Twix has more copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, and zinc than taffy (candy).
  • Twix's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 85% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe 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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
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 less SodiumSodium -73.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6100%
Contains more IronIron +8000%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +404.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +514.3%

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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 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 AVitamin A +35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6525%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 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 +41.3%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16266.7%
Contains more FatsFats +646.2%
Contains more OtherOther +426.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Twix
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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 -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +256.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +419%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Twix DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.049g 18.96g 77%
Fats 3.33g 24.85g 33%
Copper 0mg 0.197mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.208mg 15%
Phosphorus 1mg 105mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.33µg 13%
Manganese 0mg 0.273mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.155mg 11%
Calcium 8mg 106mg 10%
Protein 0.03g 4.91g 10%
Iron 0.01mg 0.81mg 10%
Carbs 91.56g 64.8g 9%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.06mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.109mg 7%
Folate 0µg 26µg 7%
Selenium 0.7µg 4.3µg 7%
Magnesium 0mg 27mg 6%
Sodium 52mg 198mg 6%
Calories 397kcal 502kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.265mg 5%
Potassium 3mg 186mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 2.988g 5%
Choline 20.9mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.6µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.74mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.628g 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.025mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 27µg 20µg 1%
Cholesterol 9mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 63.7g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 48.25g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g 0.342g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) 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
2%
Taffy (candy)
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.911g)

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.