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Twix vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Twix and crème caramel

  • Twix has more copper, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and zinc; however, crème caramel has more selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Twix is 86% higher.
  • Crème caramel has 27 times less manganese than Twix. Twix has 0.273mg of manganese, while crème caramel has 0.01mg.
  • Crème caramel is lower in saturated fat.
  • Crème caramel has a higher glycemic index than Twix.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe.

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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
7
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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.6%
Contains more IronIron +113.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2630%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~96mg

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
7
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% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1252.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2700%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.36µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
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5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +516.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184.5%
Contains more OtherOther +98.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1508.7%
~equal in Protein ~4.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
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84% 13% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +136%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Crème caramel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.96g 1.799g 78%
Fats 24.85g 4.03g 32%
Cholesterol 7mg 90mg 28%
Copper 0.197mg 0.028mg 19%
Calories 502kcal 145kcal 18%
Carbs 64.8g 22.78g 14%
Manganese 0.273mg 0.01mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.032mg 10%
Selenium 4.3µg 8.7µg 8%
Sodium 198mg 53mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.082mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0.2µg 5%
Zinc 1.06mg 0.47mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.514mg 5%
Iron 0.81mg 0.38mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 9mg 4%
Choline 20.9mg 4%
Folate 26µg 9µg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.988g 1.266g 4%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 46µg 3%
Potassium 186mg 118mg 2%
Calcium 106mg 83mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.392g 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Protein 4.91g 4.53g 1%
Phosphorus 105mg 96mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.044mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.36µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 63.7g 22.78g N/A
Sugar 48.25g 23.15g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.21mg 0%
Trans fat 0.342g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Crème caramel
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
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.161g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.