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Tapioca vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tapioca and Twix different?

  • Tapioca is higher in Vitamin D, however, Twix is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 90% higher.
  • Tapioca has less Saturated Fat.

Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk 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 8.6% 32% 12% 2.3% 4% 9.5% 35% 16% 0.91% 11%
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 -38.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more IronIron +1250%
Contains more CopperCopper +1541.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115%
~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 2.3% 9.6% 0% 27% 7.5% 33% 1.4% 17% 7.6% 31% 0% 3% 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% 4% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1378.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.265mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 20% 75%
Protein: 2.88 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 19.56 g
Water: 75.01 g
Other: 0.88 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 WaterWater +1673.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1388%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +231.3%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.991 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.061 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 -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +561.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +929.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tapioca Twix Opinion
Calories 105kcal 502kcal Twix
Protein 2.88g 4.91g Twix
Fats 1.67g 24.85g Twix
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.6mg Tapioca
Net carbs 19.56g 63.7g Twix
Carbs 19.56g 64.8g Twix
Cholesterol 6mg 7mg Tapioca
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Tapioca
Magnesium 12mg 27mg Twix
Calcium 105mg 106mg Twix
Potassium 133mg 186mg Twix
Iron 0.06mg 0.81mg Twix
Sugar 48.25g Tapioca
Fiber 0g 1.1g Twix
Copper 0.012mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 0.35mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 82mg 105mg Twix
Sodium 121mg 198mg Tapioca
Vitamin A 160IU 67IU Tapioca
Vitamin A 47µg 20µg Tapioca
Vitamin E 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg Tapioca
Manganese 0.007mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 2µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.143mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 0.075mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.277mg 0.265mg Tapioca
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.025mg Tapioca
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg Twix
Folate 4µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Tapioca
Choline 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 0.991g 18.96g Tapioca
Monounsaturated Fat 0.452g 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.061g 0.628g Twix
Tryptophan 0.041mg Tapioca
Threonine 0.13mg Tapioca
Isoleucine 0.173mg Tapioca
Leucine 0.282mg Tapioca
Lysine 0.228mg Tapioca
Methionine 0.073mg Tapioca
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Tapioca
Valine 0.192mg Tapioca
Histidine 0.078mg Tapioca

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tapioca 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
11%
Tapioca
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Tapioca
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tapioca
Tapioca contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tapioca - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169612/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.