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Twix vs. Fruit leather — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between twix and fruit leather

  • Twix has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin B2, while fruit leather has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin K.
  • Twix covers your daily need for saturated fat, 92% more than fruit leather.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fruit leather is lower.
  • Fruit leather has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruit leather is 27, while the glycemic index of twix is 44.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Snacks, fruit leather, pieces.

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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 10% 5.4% 14% 28% 57% 5.2% 10% 53% 24% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +488.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +457.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +337.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.75mg

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 187% 2% 11% 0% 11% 23% 1.9% 19% 69% 0% 46% 3% 7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1009%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +62%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
~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
3% 83% 12%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 12.3 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +391%
Contains more FatsFats +827.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.8%
Contains more WaterWater +190.8%
~equal in Other ~1.2g

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Fruit leather DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.96g 0.65g 83%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 56mg 62%
Fats 24.85g 2.68g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.3mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Phosphorus 105mg 24mg 12%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 18.2µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.043mg 9%
Calcium 106mg 18mg 9%
Sodium 198mg 403mg 9%
Zinc 1.06mg 0.19mg 8%
Protein 4.91g 1g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.1mg 8%
Calories 502kcal 359kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.1mg 6%
Folate 26µg 4µg 6%
Carbs 64.8g 82.82g 6%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Manganese 0.273mg 0.184mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.988g 1.48g 4%
Copper 0.197mg 0.171mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 14mg 3%
Selenium 4.3µg 2.7µg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 6µg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.319mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.56mg 1%
Iron 0.81mg 0.75mg 1%
Potassium 186mg 164mg 1%
Choline 20.9mg 12.9mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.55g 1%
Net carbs 63.7g 82.82g N/A
Sugar 48.25g 57.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.342g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Fruit leather
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
29%
Fruit leather
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
22%
Fruit leather

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
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?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Fruit leather - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167540/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.