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Twix vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Twix and M&Ms Peanut

  • Twix is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while M&Ms Peanut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Twix covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 44% more than M&Ms Peanut.
  • Twix has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than M&Ms Peanut. Twix has 0.155mg of Vitamin B1, while M&Ms Peanut has 0.063mg.
  • M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies.

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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
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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 49% 31% 31% 44% 168% 48% 81% 6.5% 87% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.6%
Contains more IronIron +43.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +66%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143.2%
~equal in Calcium ~102mg
~equal in Selenium ~4.1µg

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
4
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 0% 4.4% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +285.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +260%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.32µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
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5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more WaterWater +70.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.9%
Contains more OtherOther +10.7%
~equal in Fats ~26.13g
~equal in Carbs ~60.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
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84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.456 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +170.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +450.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Calories 502kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 4.91g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 24.85g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 56.78g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 60.48g Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 8mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 106mg 102mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 0.81mg 1.16mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 48.25g 50.75g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.197mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.06mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 105mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 198mg 50mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 67IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 20µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 0.74mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.273mg 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.3µg 4.1µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.063mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.106mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.32µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 3µg Twix
Folate 26µg 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.342g 0.328g M&Ms Peanut
Choline 20.9mg 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 18.96g 10.169g M&Ms Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix M&Ms Peanut
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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.