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Twix vs. Mr. Goodbar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Twix and Mr. Goodbar

  • Twix has more Manganese, and Selenium, while Mr. Goodbar has more Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Twix covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 24% more than Mr. Goodbar.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mr. Goodbar is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, MR. GOODBAR Chocolate 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
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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 34% 33% 35% 52% 57% 25% 70% 5.3% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +14%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +74.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.8%
Contains more IronIron +71.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
~equal in Calcium ~110mg

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
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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 3% 7.5% 63% 0% 35% 32% 65% 25% 16% 41% 9% 29% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +328.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +126.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.14mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.33µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
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5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
10% 33% 54% 2%
Protein: 10.22 g
Fats: 33.21 g
Carbs: 54.34 g
Water: 0.45 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more WaterWater +840%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.1%
Contains more FatsFats +33.6%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
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84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
53% 31% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.203 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +174.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +595.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Mr. Goodbar Opinion
Calories 502kcal 538kcal Mr. Goodbar
Protein 4.91g 10.22g Mr. Goodbar
Fats 24.85g 33.21g Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.9mg Mr. Goodbar
Net carbs 63.7g 50.54g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 54.34g Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 10mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg 47mg Mr. Goodbar
Calcium 106mg 110mg Mr. Goodbar
Potassium 186mg 394mg Mr. Goodbar
Iron 0.81mg 1.39mg Mr. Goodbar
Sugar 48.25g 47.22g Mr. Goodbar
Fiber 1.1g 3.8g Mr. Goodbar
Copper 0.197mg 0.17mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.93mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 163mg Mr. Goodbar
Sodium 198mg 41mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin A 67IU 125IU Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin A 20µg 35µg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin E 0.74mg 3.17mg Mr. Goodbar
Manganese 0.273mg 0mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.14mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.14mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 3.44mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.42mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.07mg Mr. Goodbar
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.33µg
Vitamin K 5.6µg 3.6µg Twix
Folate 26µg 38µg Mr. Goodbar
Trans Fat 0.342g Mr. Goodbar
Choline 20.9mg 47.4mg Mr. Goodbar
Saturated Fat 18.96g 14.13g Mr. Goodbar
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 8.203g Mr. Goodbar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 4.366g Mr. Goodbar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Mr. Goodbar
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
27%
Mr. Goodbar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
31%
Mr. Goodbar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mr. Goodbar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168760/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.