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Twix vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Twix and Caramel

  • Twix has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Folate, however, Caramel has more Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 82% higher.
  • Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat.

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

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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
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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more IronIron +478.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +994.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2381.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +138.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~114mg

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
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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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +649.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +211.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
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5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +206.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.8%
Contains more WaterWater +100.9%
Contains more OtherOther +48.8%
~equal in Protein ~4.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
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84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +93.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +453.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Caramel Opinion
Calories 502kcal 382kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 4.6g Twix
Fats 24.85g 8.1g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.4mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 77g Caramel
Carbs 64.8g 77g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 7mg
Magnesium 27mg 17mg Twix
Calcium 106mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 186mg 214mg Caramel
Iron 0.81mg 0.14mg Twix
Sugar 48.25g 65.5g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 0g Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.018mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.44mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 114mg Caramel
Sodium 198mg 245mg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 42IU Twix
Vitamin A 20µg 12µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.46mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0.011mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 1.8µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.103mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.148mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.056mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.3µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 1.8µg Twix
Folate 26µg 4µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Caramel
Choline 20.9mg 8mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 1.542g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 3.478g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Caramel
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
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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 Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.484g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (7 mg)
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.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.