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Twix vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Twix and Heart of palm

  • Twix has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, however, Heart of palm is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin C.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% more.
  • Heart of palm contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Hearts of palm, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +488.9%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Selenium +514.3%
Contains more Iron +108.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +871%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +251.9%
Contains more Copper +226.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +488.9%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Selenium +514.3%
Contains more Iron +108.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +871%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +251.9%
Contains more Copper +226.9%

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3140%
Equal in Vitamin A - 68
Equal in Folate - 24
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 15% 0% 2% 39% 48% 21% 16% 6% 20% 42% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3140%
Equal in Vitamin A - 68
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.9%
Contains more Fats +12325%
Contains more Carbs +153%
Contains more Water +1543%
Contains more Other +64.5%
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% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Protein +81.9%
Contains more Fats +12325%
Contains more Carbs +153%
Contains more Water +1543%
Contains more Other +64.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +605.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +605.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 63.7g 24.11g Twix
Protein 4.91g 2.7g Twix
Fats 24.85g 0.2g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 25.61g Twix
Calories 502kcal 115kcal Twix
Sugar 48.25g 17.16g Heart of palm
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Heart of palm
Calcium 106mg 18mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 186mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 198mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 1.06mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.197mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 0.7µg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 68IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 3µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.5mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.05mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.18mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.9mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 26µg 24µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0µg Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Heart of palm
Trans Fat 0.342g 0g Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 18.96g 0.046g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 0.005g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.089g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Heart of palm
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Twix
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.