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Twix vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Twix and Reeses cups

  • Twix is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Reeses cups are higher in Vitamin B3, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Twix covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 41% more than Reeses cups.
  • Reeses cups are lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups.

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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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +207.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +129.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.4%
Contains more IronIron +49.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.3%

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
6
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 1% 3.4% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +304.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.16mg

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% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.1%
Contains more WaterWater +193.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.6%
Contains more FatsFats +22.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100.8%

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
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +338.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +775.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 502kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 4.91g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 24.85g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.3mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 51.76g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 55.36g Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 6mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 27mg 62mg Reeses cups
Calcium 106mg 78mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 343mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.81mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Sugar 48.25g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 1.1g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.197mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 1.06mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 105mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 198mg 357mg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 56IU Twix
Vitamin A 20µg 17µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.15mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 1.4µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.11mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.26µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 2µg Twix
Folate 26µg 50µg Reeses cups
Trans Fat 0.342g 0g Reeses cups
Choline 20.9mg 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 18.96g 10.73g Reeses cups
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Reeses cups
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
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.