Twix vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between twix and mousse
- Twix has more copper, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, mousse is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B1,2 and selenium.
- Twix's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 49% more.
- Twix contains 8 times more vitamin B3 than mousse. Twix contains 1.109mg of vitamin B3, while mousse contains 0.146mg.
- Mousse contains less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 | +35% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +162.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +362.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.1% |
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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +659.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +42.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +303.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1387.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.96g | 9.151g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 140mg | 44% |
| Carbs | 64.8g | 16.07g | 16% |
| Calories | 502kcal | 225kcal | 14% |
| Copper | 0.197mg | 0.075mg | 14% |
| Fats | 24.85g | 16g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 140µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.273mg | 0.059mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.045mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 38mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.109mg | 0.146mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.47µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 7.4µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.988g | 5.027g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.533mg | 5% |
| Choline | 20.9mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 1.06mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Folate | 26µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.058mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g | 0.879g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.91g | 4.14g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 143mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 96mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.7g | 15.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.25g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.208mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | N/A | |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | 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 - 133mg)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mousse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)