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Twix vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Twix and Fudge

  • Twix is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while Fudge is higher in Copper, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Twix covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 63% more than Fudge.
  • Twix has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Fudge. Twix has 1.109mg of Vitamin B3, while Fudge has 0.176mg.
  • Fudge is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, fudge, chocolate, 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
4
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%
Fudge
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +118.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +67%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.6%
~equal in Zinc ~1.11mg

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
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 2% 4% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
Fudge
1
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% 9.5% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +496.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +530.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +109%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +137.3%
~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
Fudge
2
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.4%
Contains more FatsFats +138.7%
Contains more OtherOther +27.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18%
Contains more WaterWater +131.9%

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
Fudge
1
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.943g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Fudge Opinion
Calories 502kcal 411kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 2.39g Twix
Fats 24.85g 10.41g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 74.74g Fudge
Carbs 64.8g 76.44g Fudge
Cholesterol 7mg 14mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg 36mg Fudge
Calcium 106mg 49mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 134mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 1.77mg Fudge
Sugar 48.25g 73.12g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g Fudge
Copper 0.197mg 0.329mg Fudge
Zinc 1.06mg 1.11mg Fudge
Phosphorus 105mg 71mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 45mg Fudge
Vitamin A 67IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A 20µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.18mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 4.3µg 2.5µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.026mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.085mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.176mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.14mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.012mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.09µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 1.4µg Twix
Folate 26µg 4µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g 0.165g Fudge
Choline 20.9mg 10mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 6.448g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 2.943g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.373g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.512g)
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.

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.