Twix vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between twix and icing
- Twix is richer than icing in copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, calcium, zinc, iron, and selenium.
- Twix covers your daily saturated fat needs 80% more than icing.
- Icing is lower in saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 | +2600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +447.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +406.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1414.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +483.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4200% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +404.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +381.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +808.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +106.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +132.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +256.3% |
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Carbs
~67.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1166.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.96g | 2.974g | 73% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g | 7.951g | 49% |
| Copper | 0.197mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Fats | 24.85g | 16.23g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.273mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.01mg | 12% |
| Protein | 4.91g | 0g | 10% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 3mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.06mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 0.1µg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg | 0.302mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 13µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Folate | 26µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 1.53mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.988g | 4.86g | 5% |
| Calories | 502kcal | 418kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 34mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20.9mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 184mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 64.8g | 67.89g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.7g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.25g | 63.1g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.986g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)