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Twix vs. Aspartame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Twix and Aspartame?

  • Twix is richer than Aspartame in Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Calcium, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Aspartame is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets types 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.
Twix
Twix
9
:
1
Aspartame
Aspartame
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1925%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4550%
Contains more Zinc +10500%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +760%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Twix
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Aspartame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1925%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4550%
Contains more Zinc +10500%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +760%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
Twix
11
:
0
Aspartame
Aspartame
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Twix
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 15% 0% 2% 39% 48% 21% 16% 6% 20% 42% 14%
Aspartame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
Twix
3
:
2
Aspartame
Aspartame
Contains more Protein +126.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +37.5%
Contains more Water +106.9%
Twix
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
Aspartame
2% 89% 9%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 89.08 g
Water: 8.75 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +126.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +37.5%
Contains more Water +106.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Aspartame Opinion
Net carbs 63.7g 89.08g Aspartame
Protein 4.91g 2.17g Twix
Fats 24.85g 0g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 89.08g Aspartame
Calories 502kcal 365kcal Twix
Starch 8.36g Aspartame
Sugar 48.25g 80.7g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 0g Twix
Calcium 106mg 0mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.04mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg 0mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 0mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 4mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 0mg Aspartame
Zinc 1.06mg 0.01mg Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 0.5µg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0mg Twix
Folate 26µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0µg Twix
Phenylalanine 1.186mg Aspartame
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Aspartame
Trans Fat 0.342g Aspartame
Saturated Fat 18.96g 0g Aspartame
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 0g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0g Twix

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Aspartame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Twix
0%
Aspartame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
0%
Aspartame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.45g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Aspartame
Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Aspartame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169657/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.