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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 from 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.

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% 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% 9.7% 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 +140.3%
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
4
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
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
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 Opinion
Calories 502kcal 145kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 4.53g Twix
Fats 24.85g 4.03g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 22.78g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 22.78g Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 90mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg 9mg Twix
Calcium 106mg 83mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 118mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.38mg Twix
Sugar 48.25g 23.15g Crème caramel
Fiber 1.1g 0g Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.028mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.47mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 96mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 53mg Crème caramel
Vitamin A 67IU 161IU Crème caramel
Vitamin A 20µg 46µg Crème caramel
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.23mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0.01mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 8.7µg Crème caramel
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.032mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.21mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.082mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.514mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.044mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.36µg Crème caramel
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0.2µg Twix
Folate 26µg 9µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Crème caramel
Choline 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 1.799g Crème caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 1.266g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.392g Twix
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Crème caramel

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.