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.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of Twix is 44.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.3% |
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 | +20% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +148.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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 | 11.651g | 33% |
| Copper | 0.197mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 13% | |
| Manganese | 0.273mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 1.06mg | 10% | |
| Fats | 24.85g | 19.32g | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.988g | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 186mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2g | 4% |
| Choline | 20.9mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g | 4% | |
| Sodium | 198mg | 136mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 64.8g | 72.4g | 3% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 106mg | 90mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.91g | 4.28g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Calories | 502kcal | 475kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.7g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.25g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | 0.131g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.309g)