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Twix vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Twix and Fruit preserves?

  • Twix is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Zinc, and Calcium, yet Fruit preserves are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fruit preserves are lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Jams and preserves types in this article.

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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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +430%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.6%
Contains more IronIron +65.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +97%
Contains more ZincZinc +1666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +452.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +582.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%

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%
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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2980.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1366.7%
~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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1227%
Contains more FatsFats +35400%
Contains more OtherOther +426.1%
Contains more WaterWater +620.3%
~equal in Carbs ~68.86g

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
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7763.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
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 Fruit preserves
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Fruit preserves Opinion
Calories 502kcal 278kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 0.37g Twix
Fats 24.85g 0.07g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Net carbs 63.7g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Carbs 64.8g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 27mg 4mg Twix
Calcium 106mg 20mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 77mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.49mg Twix
Sugar 48.25g 48.5g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 1.1g
Copper 0.197mg 0.1mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 19mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.12mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0.04mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 2µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.016mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.076mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.036mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.02mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.02mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0µg Twix
Folate 26µg 11µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Fruit preserves
Choline 20.9mg 10.2mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 0.038g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0g Twix
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Fruit preserves
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%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.95g)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.