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Twix vs. Reese's fast break — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Twix and Reese's fast break

  • Twix has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Reese's fast break is richer in Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 54% more.
  • Reese's fast break contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats.

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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
5
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% 18% 25% 36% 60% 26% 56% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.7%
Contains more IronIron +18.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.18mg

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 1.3% 2.4% 0% 0% 33% 23% 67% 25% 16% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~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
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.4%
Contains more OtherOther +83.5%
~equal in Fats ~23.42g
~equal in Carbs ~61.6g
~equal in Water ~4.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
0
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
38% 42% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +199.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +589.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Reese's fast break Opinion
Calories 502kcal 474kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 8.66g Reese's fast break
Fats 24.85g 23.42g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.4mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 58.7g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 61.6g Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 4mg Reese's fast break
Magnesium 27mg 48mg Reese's fast break
Calcium 106mg 61mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 284mg Reese's fast break
Iron 0.81mg 0.96mg Reese's fast break
Sugar 48.25g 53.08g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 2.9g Reese's fast break
Copper 0.197mg 0.18mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.94mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 130mg Reese's fast break
Sodium 198mg 330mg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 40IU Twix
Vitamin A 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 0mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.13mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.1mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 3.57mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.42mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.07mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg Twix
Folate 26µg 39µg Reese's fast break
Trans Fat 0.342g 0g Reese's fast break
Choline 20.9mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 8.23g Reese's fast break
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 8.94g Reese's fast break
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 4.33g Reese's fast break

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Reese's fast break
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
15%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.