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Twix vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Twix and Mars

  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 37% more.
  • Mars contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy 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
8
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2
Mars
Contains more Calcium +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.86
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.86

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
:
1
Mars
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +149.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 15% 0% 2% 39% 48% 21% 16% 6% 20% 42% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +149.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
3
:
2
Mars
Contains more Protein +14.7%
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Water +148.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +90.1%
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +14.7%
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Water +148.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +90.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
2
:
1
Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Mars Opinion
Net carbs 63.7g 70.4g Mars
Protein 4.91g 4.28g Twix
Fats 24.85g 19.32g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 72.4g Mars
Calories 502kcal 475kcal Twix
Sugar 48.25g 58.94g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 2g Mars
Calcium 106mg 90mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.86mg Mars
Magnesium 27mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg Twix
Potassium 186mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 1.06mg Twix
Copper 0.197mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.5mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg Twix
Folate 26µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 12mg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g 0.131g Mars
Saturated Fat 18.96g 11.651g Mars
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Mars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Twix
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.309g)

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.