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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.
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 39% 6.3% 28% 78% 133% 30% 39% 19% 124% 36%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~1.1mg

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% 6.7% 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 1.3% 0% 3.8% 0% 12% 13% 5.2% 15% 21% 0% 4% 4.5% 6.4%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.245mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
3
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
5% 27% 59% 9%
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
Twix
3
84% 13% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
97% 2%
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

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Mounds candy bar 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Mounds candy bar
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
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Twix
Twix is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.62g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.