Twix vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Twix and almond joy
- Twix has less fiber, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Almond joy covers your daily fiber needs 16% more than Twix.
- Almond joy contains 2 times less calcium than Twix. Twix contains 106mg of calcium, while almond joy contains 64mg.
- Almond joy has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.91 g
Fats:
24.85 g
Carbs:
64.8 g
Water:
4.23 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
4.13 g
Fats:
26.93 g
Carbs:
59.51 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~26.93g
~equal in
Carbs
~59.51g
~equal in
Other
~1.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.628 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.59 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.18 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +76% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.59g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.197mg | 22% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 5g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 13% | |
| Manganese | 0.273mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 1.06mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 8% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.988g | 5.26g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 18.96g | 17.59g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.27mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 106mg | 64mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20.9mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g | 1.18g | 4% |
| Fats | 24.85g | 26.93g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 2% | |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 4.91g | 4.13g | 2% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 142mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 254mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 64.8g | 59.51g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 112mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Calories | 502kcal | 479kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.7g | 54.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.25g | 48.34g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.090000000000003g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond joy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond joy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)