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Twix vs. Ice pop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between twix and ice pop

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, manganese, calcium, and zinc in twix is higher than in ice pop.
  • Twix covers your daily need for saturated fat, 95% more than ice pop.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ice pop is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Frozen novelties, ice type, pop.

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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 0.71% 0% 1.3% 20% 0% 4.1% 0% 0.91% 0% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1140%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +606.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2050%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%

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
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% 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 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.06% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +10254.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237%
Contains more OtherOther +2925%
Contains more WaterWater +1802.8%

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
16% 64% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.016 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5758.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3825%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Ice pop DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.96g 0.013g 86%
Fats 24.85g 0.24g 38%
Copper 0.197mg 0mg 22%
Calories 502kcal 79kcal 21%
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0mg 16%
Carbs 64.8g 19.23g 15%
Phosphorus 105mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0mg 13%
Manganese 0.273mg 0mg 12%
Calcium 106mg 0mg 11%
Protein 4.91g 0g 10%
Zinc 1.06mg 0.15mg 8%
Sodium 198mg 7mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0mg 7%
Folate 26µg 0µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.988g 0.051g 7%
Selenium 4.3µg 0.2µg 7%
Magnesium 27mg 1mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.001mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 186mg 15mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Choline 20.9mg 0mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.016g 4%
Iron 0.81mg 0.54mg 3%
Fructose 2.72g 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 63.7g 19.23g N/A
Sugar 48.25g 13.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.342g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Ice pop
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
0%
Ice pop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
3%
Ice pop

Comparison summary

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?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.947g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.