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Twix vs. Apple butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Twix and Apple butter

  • Apple butter contains less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Zinc, and Selenium than Twix.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 95% higher.
  • Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Fruit butters, apple.

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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
8
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 2.9% 4.2% 8% 12% 27% 1.6% 3.4% 2% 41% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +657.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.4%
Contains more IronIron +161.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1212.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +975%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.4%

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
10
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% 1.3% 1% 0% 2.3% 4.4% 1.4% 2.9% 8.5% 0% 2.3% 0.75% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +994.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1359.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +440.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +522.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2500%
Contains more CholineCholine +895.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.6mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
4
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
42% 56%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 42.47 g
Water: 56.45 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1159%
Contains more FatsFats +8183.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.6%
Contains more OtherOther +210.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1234.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
35% 10% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18575%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +647.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Apple butter Opinion
Calories 502kcal 173kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 0.39g Twix
Fats 24.85g 0.3g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.6mg
Net carbs 63.7g 40.97g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 42.47g Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Apple butter
Magnesium 27mg 4mg Twix
Calcium 106mg 14mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 91mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.31mg Twix
Sugar 48.25g 35.3g Apple butter
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Apple butter
Copper 0.197mg 0.08mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 8mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 15mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 67IU 22IU Twix
Vitamin A 20µg 1µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.05mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0.315mg Apple butter
Selenium 4.3µg 0.4µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.009mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.019mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.076mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.049mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.037mg Apple butter
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0.9µg Twix
Folate 26µg 1µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Apple butter
Choline 20.9mg 2.1mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 0.053g Apple butter
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 0.016g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.084g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Apple butter
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
2%
Apple butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
10%
Apple butter

Comparison summary

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?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple butter
Apple butter 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. Apple butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168816/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.