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Twix vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Twix and Custard

  • Twix is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Custard is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Twix covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 85% more than Custard.
  • Twix has 39 times more Manganese than Custard. Twix has 0.273mg of Manganese, while Custard has 0.007mg.
  • Custard is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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
5
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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more IronIron +138.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +556.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.5%

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 0.33% 11% 1.2% 36% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +740.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2700%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.6%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.22mg

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.1%
Contains more FatsFats +521.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +268.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26%
Contains more WaterWater +1636.4%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +165.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Custard Opinion
Calories 502kcal 122kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 3.99g Twix
Fats 24.85g 4g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.1mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 17.6g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 17.6g Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 51mg Twix
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Twix
Calcium 106mg 139mg Custard
Potassium 186mg 207mg Custard
Iron 0.81mg 0.34mg Twix
Sugar 48.25g 4.82g Custard
Fiber 1.1g 0g Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.03mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.51mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 130mg Custard
Sodium 198mg 84mg Custard
Vitamin A 67IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.06mg Twix
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Manganese 0.273mg 0.007mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 6µg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.061mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.132mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.064mg Custard
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0.2µg Twix
Folate 26µg 9µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Custard
Choline 20.9mg 11.8mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 2.032g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 1.127g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.312g Twix
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.928g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.