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Twix vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Twix and Pectin

  • Twix is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Manganese, while Pectin is higher in Fiber, Copper, and Iron.
  • Twix covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 95% more than Pectin.
  • Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix.

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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
8
:
2
Pectin
Contains more Calcium +1414.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +5150%
Contains more Potassium +2557.1%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Contains more Manganese +290%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +234.6%
Contains more Copper +113.2%
Equal in Sodium - 200
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1414.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +5150%
Contains more Potassium +2557.1%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Contains more Manganese +290%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +234.6%
Contains more Copper +113.2%
Equal in Sodium - 200

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
12
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0
Pectin
Contains more Vitamin A +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22080%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 15% 0% 2% 39% 48% 21% 16% 6% 20% 42% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 1% 7% 3% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22080%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
3
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2
Pectin
Contains more Protein +1536.7%
Contains more Fats +8183.3%
Contains more Other +303.3%
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Water +105.7%
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +1536.7%
Contains more Fats +8183.3%
Contains more Other +303.3%
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Water +105.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
2
:
1
Pectin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +597.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +597.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Pectin Opinion
Net carbs 63.7g 81.8g Pectin
Protein 4.91g 0.3g Twix
Fats 24.85g 0.3g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 90.4g Pectin
Calories 502kcal 325kcal Twix
Sugar 48.25g Pectin
Fiber 1.1g 8.6g Pectin
Calcium 106mg 7mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 2.71mg Pectin
Magnesium 27mg 1mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 2mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 7mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 200mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.47mg Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 0.273mg 0.07mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 3IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.008mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.06mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.005mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.11mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.01mg Twix
Folate 26µg 1µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Pectin
Trans Fat 0.342g Pectin
Saturated Fat 18.96g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 0.01g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.09g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Pectin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Twix
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.25g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.