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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% 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 1.7% 12% 12% 3% 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 +204.5%
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 Opinion
Calories 502kcal 541kcal Skor bar
Protein 4.91g 3.13g Twix
Fats 24.85g 30.37g Skor bar
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.5mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 62.43g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 63.73g Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 53mg Twix
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Skor bar
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Twix
Calcium 106mg 30mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 153mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.57mg Twix
Sugar 48.25g 59.89g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g Skor bar
Copper 0.197mg 0.04mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.17mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 61mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 317mg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 204IU Skor bar
Vitamin A 20µg 61µg Skor bar
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.58mg Twix
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Skor bar
Manganese 0.273mg 0mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.02mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.1mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.13mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.04mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.022mg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.21µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 8.6µg Skor bar
Folate 26µg 2µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Skor bar
Choline 20.9mg 3.1mg Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 18.78g Skor bar
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 9.714g Skor bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 1.191g Skor bar

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
9%
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.