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Twix vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Twix and Fortune cookie

  • Twix is higher in Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Fortune cookie is richer in Folate, and Iron.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 91% higher.
  • Twix has 33 times more Vitamin B12 than Fortune cookie. While Twix has 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, Fortune cookie has only 0.01µg.
  • Fortune cookie has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Cookies, fortune.

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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
8
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 5% 3.6% 3.6% 54% 20% 4.6% 15% 4% 25% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +783.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +353.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +523.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.3%
Contains more IronIron +77.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%

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
8
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% 0.18% 0.6% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 1.3% 2.8% 50% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +409.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.8%
~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
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.9%
Contains more FatsFats +820.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.6%
Contains more WaterWater +89.1%
~equal in Other ~1.1g

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
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.466 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Fortune cookie Opinion
Calories 502kcal 378kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 4.2g Twix
Fats 24.85g 2.7g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Carbs 64.8g 84g Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 7mg 2mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 27mg 7mg Twix
Calcium 106mg 12mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 41mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 1.44mg Fortune cookie
Sugar 48.25g 45.42g Fortune cookie
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g Fortune cookie
Copper 0.197mg 0.06mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.17mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 35mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 67IU 3IU Twix
Vitamin A 20µg 1µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.03mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0.19mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 2.9µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.182mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.13mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 1.84mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.297mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.013mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.01µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 1.1µg Twix
Folate 26µg 66µg Fortune cookie
Trans Fat 0.342g Fortune cookie
Choline 20.9mg 6mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 0.669g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 1.345g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.466g Twix
Tryptophan 0.061mg Fortune cookie
Threonine 0.123mg Fortune cookie
Isoleucine 0.165mg Fortune cookie
Leucine 0.295mg Fortune cookie
Lysine 0.157mg Fortune cookie
Methionine 0.076mg Fortune cookie
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Fortune cookie
Valine 0.192mg Fortune cookie
Histidine 0.088mg Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fortune cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Fortune cookie
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
14%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/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.