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Twix vs. Skor bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between twix and skor bar?

  • Skor bar has less copper, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3 than twix.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for copper is 17% higher.
  • Twix contains less cholesterol.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, HERSHEY'S SKOR Toffee Bar types in this comparison.

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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
10
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 7.1% 9% 14% 21% 13% 4.6% 26% 41% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +253.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.6%
Contains more IronIron +42.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +392.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +523.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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
10
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% 6.7% 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 1.7% 20% 12% 1.5% 5% 23% 2.4% 2.4% 5.1% 26% 22% 1.5% 1.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +574.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +205%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +53.6%

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% 30% 64%
Protein: 3.13 g
Fats: 30.37 g
Carbs: 63.73 g
Water: 1.57 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.9%
Contains more WaterWater +169.4%
Contains more FatsFats +22.2%
~equal in Carbs ~63.73g
~equal in Other ~1.2g

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
63% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.78 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.714 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +225.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~18.78g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Skor bar DV% diff.
Copper 0.197mg 0.04mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.988g 9.714g 17%
Cholesterol 7mg 53mg 15%
Manganese 0.273mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.02mg 11%
Selenium 4.3µg 0µg 8%
Fats 24.85g 30.37g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.1mg 8%
Calcium 106mg 30mg 8%
Zinc 1.06mg 0.17mg 8%
Folate 26µg 2µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.13mg 6%
Phosphorus 105mg 61mg 6%
Sodium 198mg 317mg 5%
Vitamin A 20µg 61µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.04mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.21µg 5%
Protein 4.91g 3.13g 4%
Magnesium 27mg 10mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 1.191g 4%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 8.6µg 3%
Choline 20.9mg 3.1mg 3%
Iron 0.81mg 0.57mg 3%
Calories 502kcal 541kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.58mg 1%
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g 1%
Potassium 186mg 153mg 1%
Saturated fat 18.96g 18.78g 1%
Caffeine 7mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.5mg 0%
Carbs 64.8g 63.73g 0%
Net carbs 63.7g 62.43g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 48.25g 59.89g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.022mg 0%
Trans fat 0.342g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Skor bar
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
10%
Skor bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
14%
Skor bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
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 Saturated fat?
Skor bar
Skor bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skor bar
Skor bar 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. Skor bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168757/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.