Twix vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Twix and Ice cream
- Twix has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Ice cream is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5.
- Twix covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 61% more than Ice cream.
- Ice cream contains 34 times less Manganese than Twix. Twix contains 0.273mg of Manganese, while Ice cream contains 0.008mg.
- Ice cream has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +756.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3312.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +138.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +278% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +856% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1766.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +528.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1342.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.2% |
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Monounsaturated Fat
~2.969g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 502kcal | 207kcal |
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| Protein | 4.91g | 3.5g |
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| Fats | 24.85g | 11g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.6mg | |
| Net carbs | 63.7g | 22.9g |
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| Carbs | 64.8g | 23.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 44mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 128mg |
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| Potassium | 186mg | 199mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.09mg |
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| Sugar | 48.25g | 21.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.7g |
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| Copper | 0.197mg | 0.023mg |
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| Zinc | 1.06mg | 0.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 105mg | |
| Sodium | 198mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin A | 67IU | 421IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg | 118µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.273mg | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 4.3µg | 1.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.581mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.39µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.342g |
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| Choline | 20.9mg | 26mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.96g | 6.79g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.988g | 2.969g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g | 0.452g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.045mg |
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| Threonine | 0.146mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.195mg |
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| Leucine | 0.316mg |
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| Lysine | 0.258mg |
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| Methionine | 0.081mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.17g)
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.