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Twix vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Twix and Pudding different?

  • Twix is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Zinc, however, Pudding is richer in Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 86% higher.
  • Twix contains 12 times more Vitamin E than Pudding. While Twix contains 0.74mg of Vitamin E, Pudding contains only 0.06mg.
  • Pudding has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk are the varieties used in this article.

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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
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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24%
Contains more IronIron +138.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +181.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.5%
~equal in Calcium ~106mg

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
8
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 0% 8.3% 1.2% 33% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +307.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +733.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +85%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.31µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
4
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.4%
Contains more FatsFats +688.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.9%
Contains more OtherOther +31.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1628.8%

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
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +264.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Pudding Opinion
Calories 502kcal 120kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 3.16g Twix
Fats 24.85g 3.15g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 18.84g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 19.64g Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 9mg Twix
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU Pudding
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Twix
Calcium 106mg 106mg
Potassium 186mg 150mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.34mg Twix
Sugar 48.25g 11.96g Pudding
Fiber 1.1g 0.8g Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.111mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.48mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 87mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 98mg Pudding
Vitamin A 67IU 139IU Pudding
Vitamin A 20µg 39µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.06mg Twix
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Pudding
Manganese 0.273mg 0.097mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 3.7µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.038mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.157mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.133mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.326mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.03mg Pudding
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.31µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0.3µg Twix
Folate 26µg 4µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Pudding
Choline 20.9mg 11.3mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 1.81g Pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 0.819g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.18g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Pudding
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
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.15g)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.