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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 has more Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from 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.
Twix
2
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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
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.
Twix
10
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% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
2
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
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
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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
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.
Twix Molasses
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Molasses Opinion
Calories 502kcal 290kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 0g Twix
Fats 24.85g 0.1g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 64.8g 74.73g Molasses
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Molasses
Magnesium 27mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 106mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 186mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 0.81mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 48.25g 74.72g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 0g Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.487mg Molasses
Zinc 1.06mg 0.29mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 31mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 37mg Molasses
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Twix
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 4.3µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.041mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.002mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.93mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.67mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0µg Twix
Folate 26µg 0µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Molasses
Choline 20.9mg 13.3mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 0.032g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.05g Twix
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.942g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.