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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.
  • Twix has a lower glycemic index (44) than fortune cookie (77).

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% 6.7% 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% 0.33% 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 +1900%
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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.96g 0.669g 83%
Fats 24.85g 2.7g 34%
Copper 0.197mg 0.06mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.01µg 13%
Folate 26µg 66µg 10%
Phosphorus 105mg 35mg 10%
Calcium 106mg 12mg 9%
Zinc 1.06mg 0.17mg 8%
Iron 0.81mg 1.44mg 8%
Sodium 198mg 31mg 7%
Calories 502kcal 378kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.13mg 6%
Carbs 64.8g 84g 6%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.03mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 7mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 1.84mg 5%
Potassium 186mg 41mg 4%
Manganese 0.273mg 0.19mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.988g 1.345g 4%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 1.1µg 4%
Selenium 4.3µg 2.9µg 3%
Choline 20.9mg 6mg 3%
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 1µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.182mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.466g 1%
Protein 4.91g 4.2g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.297mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 63.7g 82.4g N/A
Sugar 48.25g 45.42g N/A
Trans fat 0.342g N/A
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0%
Threonine 0.123mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

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
15%
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.