Twix vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between twix and chocolate ice cream
- Twix is richer in vitamin B1, copper, manganese, and vitamin B3, while chocolate ice cream is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B5.
- Twix covers your daily saturated fat needs 61% more than chocolate ice cream.
- Twix has 5 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate ice cream. Twix has 1.109mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate ice cream has 0.226mg.
- Chocolate ice cream is lower in saturated fat.
- Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) than twix (44).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Ice creams, chocolate.
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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 CopperCopper | +45.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +269% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +390.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1766.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +490% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120% |
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:
3.8 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
28.2 g
Water:
55.7 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +129.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1216.8% |
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Other
~1.3g
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
6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.41 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.1% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~3.21g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.96g | 6.8g | 55% |
| Fats | 24.85g | 11g | 21% |
| Calories | 502kcal | 216kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 64.8g | 28.2g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 118µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.042mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 34mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.197mg | 0.135mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.554mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg | 0.226mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.273mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 0.3µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.06mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Folate | 26µg | 16µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 2.5µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 249mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.93mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.29µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.91g | 3.8g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.988g | 3.21g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g | 0.41g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg | 0.194mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.7g | 27g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 109mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 48.25g | 25.36g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 107mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | N/A | |
| Choline | 20.9mg | 22.5mg | 0% |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.16g)
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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