Twix vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between twix and molasses
- Twix has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B12; however, molasses have more manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, copper, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for twix is 95% higher.
- Molasses are lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Molasses.
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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 ZincZinc | +265.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +238.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +796.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +93.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +687.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +482.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +147.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +460.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +314% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +278% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +203.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2580% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24750% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +417% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +172.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9237.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1156% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 | 0.018g | 86% |
| Manganese | 0.273mg | 1.53mg | 55% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 242mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.67mg | 50% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 4.72mg | 49% |
| Fats | 24.85g | 0.1g | 38% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 1464mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.197mg | 0.487mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 17.8µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg | 0.002mg | 16% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 31mg | 11% |
| Calories | 502kcal | 290kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.804mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 205mg | 10% |
| Protein | 4.91g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.041mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.06mg | 0.29mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 37mg | 7% |
| Folate | 26µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.988g | 0.032g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g | 0.05g | 4% |
| Carbs | 64.8g | 74.73g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg | 0.93mg | 1% |
| Choline | 20.9mg | 13.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.7g | 74.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.25g | 74.72g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | N/A |
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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 Sugar?
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.942g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals