Twix vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between Twix and brown sugar
- Brown sugar contains less copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, manganese, and folate than Twix.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Twix is 95% higher.
- Brown sugar is lower in saturated fat.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than Twix.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Sugars, brown.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +319.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3433.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2525% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +326.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +258.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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 | +908.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +808.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 18.96g | 0g | 86% |
| Fats | 24.85g | 0g | 38% |
| Copper | 0.197mg | 0.047mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 4mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 64.8g | 98.09g | 11% |
| Protein | 4.91g | 0.12g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.273mg | 0.064mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.06mg | 0.03mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.988g | 0g | 7% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 28mg | 7% |
| Calories | 502kcal | 380kcal | 6% |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Folate | 26µg | 1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g | 0g | 4% |
| Choline | 20.9mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.132mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 83mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 133mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 63.7g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.25g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | N/A |
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:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3991.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +215.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +168.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.4% |
