Twix vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Twix and mounds candy bar
- Twix has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and calcium; however, mounds candy bar is richer in manganese, copper, iron, fiber, and magnesium.
- Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for manganese is 29% more.
- Twix contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +404.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +103.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +158% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +247.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.5% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +289.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +216.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +258.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +300.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +260% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.273mg | 0.948mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.197mg | 0.4mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.09mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg | 0.058mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.7g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.049mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 21mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 18.96g | 20.58g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 55mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.988g | 0.39g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg | 0.277mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Folate | 26µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 321mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 6.6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g | 0.14g | 3% |
| Fats | 24.85g | 26.6g | 3% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Choline | 20.9mg | 11.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 145mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 91mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 64.8g | 58.59g | 2% |
| Protein | 4.91g | 4.6g | 1% |
| Calories | 502kcal | 486kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.7g | 54.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.25g | 46.19g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.06mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.91 g
Fats:
24.85 g
Carbs:
64.8 g
Water:
4.23 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
26.6 g
Carbs:
58.59 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +113.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.6g
~equal in
Fats
~26.6g
~equal in
Carbs
~58.59g
~equal in
Other
~1.16g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.628 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.58 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.14 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +666.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +348.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~20.58g
