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

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Differences between Twix and Reese's pieces

  • Twix is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Reese's pieces are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for Manganese is 36% higher.
  • Twix has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Reese's pieces. While Twix has 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, Reese's pieces have only 0.11µg.
  • Reese's pieces have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.

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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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.6%
Contains more IronIron +65.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +437.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +302.9%
~equal in Zinc ~1.15mg
~equal in Sodium ~194mg

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
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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% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +446.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.9µg

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
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +323%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.8%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
~equal in Fats ~24.77g
~equal in Carbs ~59.86g

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
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +199.4%

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 pieces
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Reese's pieces Opinion
Calories 502kcal 497kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.85g 24.77g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 56.86g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 59.86g Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 27mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 106mg 69mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.81mg 0.49mg Twix
Sugar 48.25g 53.25g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 3g Reese's pieces
Copper 0.197mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.06mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 105mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 198mg 194mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Twix
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 0.273mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 4.3µg 0.8µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.11µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Folate 26µg 55µg Reese's pieces
Trans Fat 0.342g 0g Reese's pieces
Choline 20.9mg 28.7mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 18.96g 16.42g Reese's pieces
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 1.88g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Reese's pieces
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
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
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 pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.