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Twix vs. Creamsicle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Twix and Creamsicle

  • Twix has more Iron, and Calcium, however, Creamsicle is richer in Fiber.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 85% more.
  • Twix contains 112 times more Sugar than Creamsicle. Twix contains 48.25g of Sugar, while Creamsicle contains 0.43g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Frozen novelties, Sugar Free, CREAMSICLE Pops.

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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
9
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 0% 6.9% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0.78% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +360.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +2600%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%

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
12
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
2% 12% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 2.33 g
Carbs: 11.95 g
Water: 82.38 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +258.4%
Contains more FatsFats +966.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +442.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1847.5%
Contains more OtherOther +62.8%

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Creamsicle Opinion
Calories 502kcal 49kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 1.37g Twix
Fats 24.85g 2.33g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 4.45g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 11.95g Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Creamsicle
Magnesium 27mg Twix
Calcium 106mg 23mg Twix
Potassium 186mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.03mg Twix
Sugar 48.25g 0.43g Creamsicle
Fiber 1.1g 7.5g Creamsicle
Copper 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 6mg Creamsicle
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Twix
Vitamin A 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg Twix
Folate 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Creamsicle
Choline 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 2g Creamsicle
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Creamsicle
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
0%
Creamsicle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
1%
Creamsicle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Creamsicle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170267/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.