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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
7
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%
Pectin
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.1% 0.62% 102% 140% 13% 0.86% 26% 9.1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1414.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2557.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +290%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +234.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.2%
~equal in Sodium ~200mg

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
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%
Pectin
0
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 0% 0.18% 0% 0% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22080%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Pectin
2
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1536.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8183.3%
Contains more OtherOther +303.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.5%
Contains more WaterWater +105.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
2
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
Pectin
1
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29780%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +597.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 502kcal 325kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 0.3g Twix
Fats 24.85g 0.3g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 81.8g Pectin
Carbs 64.8g 90.4g Pectin
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Pectin
Magnesium 27mg 1mg Twix
Calcium 106mg 7mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 7mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 2.71mg Pectin
Sugar 48.25g Pectin
Fiber 1.1g 8.6g Pectin
Copper 0.197mg 0.42mg Pectin
Zinc 1.06mg 0.47mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 2mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 200mg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 3IU Twix
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0.07mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 0µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg Twix
Folate 26µg 1µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Pectin
Choline 20.9mg Twix
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Pectin
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
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 Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.25g)
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.