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Twix vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Twix and Macaroon different?

  • Twix is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Macaroon is richer in Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Macaroon is 16% higher.
  • Twix has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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.
Twix
6
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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2020%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Iron ~0.82mg

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%
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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +404.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +409.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
3
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.6%
Contains more WaterWater +171.9%
Contains more OtherOther +41.3%
~equal in Fats ~22.55g
~equal in Carbs ~61.22g

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~20.099g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Macaroon Opinion
Calories 502kcal 460kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 3.02g Twix
Fats 24.85g 22.55g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 56.12g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 61.22g Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Macaroon
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 106mg 5mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 123mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 48.25g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 1.1g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.197mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 1.06mg 0.73mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 68mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 241mg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Twix
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.19mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.02mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.06mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.22mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 1.1µg Twix
Folate 26µg 3µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Macaroon
Choline 20.9mg 9.1mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 20.099g Twix
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 1.61g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twix
Twix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.139g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.