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Twix vs. 100 grand bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Twix and 100 grand bar

  • Twix has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, 100 grand bar has more Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 35% higher.
  • 100 grand bar has 6 times less Vitamin B3 than Twix. Twix has 1.109mg of Vitamin B3, while 100 grand bar has 0.198mg.
  • 100 grand bar is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, NESTLE, 100 GRAND Bar.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 23% 14% 13% 62% 27% 37% 26% 22% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains more IronIron +138.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Copper ~0.185mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.99mg
~equal in Sodium ~203mg

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.
Twix
8
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%
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% 7.6% 8.4% 0% 15% 27% 3.7% 11% 3.7% 36% 16% 3.8% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +460.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +420%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 19% 71% 6%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 19.33 g
Carbs: 70.97 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.4%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more WaterWater +44.2%
~equal in Carbs ~70.97g
~equal in Other ~1.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
0
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
62% 31% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Twix 100 grand bar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix 100 grand bar Opinion
Calories 502kcal 468kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 2.5g Twix
Fats 24.85g 19.33g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.7mg 100 grand bar
Net carbs 63.7g 69.97g 100 grand bar
Carbs 64.8g 70.97g 100 grand bar
Cholesterol 7mg 12mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Twix
Calcium 106mg 76mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 163mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.34mg Twix
Sugar 48.25g 51.9g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 1g Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.185mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.99mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 86mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 203mg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 127IU 100 grand bar
Vitamin A 20µg 38µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.42mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0.172mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 2.5µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.058mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.119mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.198mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.182mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.016mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.29µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 6.2µg 100 grand bar
Folate 26µg 5µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g 0g 100 grand bar
Choline 20.9mg 24.6mg 100 grand bar
Saturated Fat 18.96g 11.9g 100 grand bar
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 6.039g 100 grand bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 1.388g 100 grand bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix 100 grand bar
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
18%
Twix
11%
100 grand bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
26%
100 grand bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 Saturated Fat?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/nutrients
  2. 100 grand bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168761/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.