Twix vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Twix and Butterfinger different?
- Twix is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Butterfinger is richer in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 47% higher.
- Twix contains 8 times more Vitamin B12 than Butterfinger. While Twix contains 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, Butterfinger contains only 0.04µg.
- Butterfinger has less Saturated Fat.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +194.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +235.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +725% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +154.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +132.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
5.4 g
Fats:
18.9 g
Carbs:
72.9 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +243.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.4g
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
9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.164 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -49.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +71.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +403.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 502kcal | 459kcal |
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| Protein | 4.91g | 5.4g |
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| Fats | 24.85g | 18.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 63.7g | 70.9g |
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| Carbs | 64.8g | 72.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 48mg |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 186mg | 220mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.79mg |
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| Sugar | 48.25g | 45.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.197mg | 0.193mg |
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| Zinc | 1.06mg | 1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 198mg | 230mg |
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| Vitamin A | 67IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 1.72mg |
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| Manganese | 0.273mg | 0.49mg |
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| Selenium | 4.3µg | 2.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg | 2.649mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.069mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 28µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.342g | 0.04g |
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| Choline | 20.9mg | 15mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.96g | 9.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.988g | 5.119g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g | 3.164g |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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