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Twix vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Twix and Nougat?

  • Twix is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc, yet Nougat is richer in Vitamin E, and Fiber.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 86% higher.
  • Twix has 33 times more Vitamin B12 than Nougat. Twix has 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, while Nougat has 0.01µg.
  • Nougat contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, nougat, with almonds types in this comparison.

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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
7
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%
Nougat
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +231.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.1%
Contains more IronIron +37.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +47%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.4%

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
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% 4% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
Nougat
1
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 1% 0.06% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +420%
Contains more CholineCholine +309.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +274.3%
~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
Nougat
1
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1388%
Contains more WaterWater +96.7%
Contains more OtherOther +163%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.6%

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
Nougat
1
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Twix Nougat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Nougat Opinion
Calories 502kcal 398kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 3.33g Twix
Fats 24.85g 1.67g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.3mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 89.09g Nougat
Carbs 64.8g 92.39g Nougat
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Nougat
Magnesium 27mg 32mg Nougat
Calcium 106mg 32mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 105mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.59mg Twix
Sugar 48.25g 44.97g Nougat
Fiber 1.1g 3.3g Nougat
Copper 0.197mg 0.134mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.42mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 55mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 33mg Nougat
Vitamin A 67IU 1IU Twix
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 2.77mg Nougat
Manganese 0.273mg 0.304mg Nougat
Selenium 4.3µg 2.6µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.013mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.148mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.478mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.06mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.02mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.01µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0µg Twix
Folate 26µg 5µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Nougat
Choline 20.9mg 5.1mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 1.667g Nougat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 0g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Nougat
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
9%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.293g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)

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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.