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Twix vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between twix and pretzel?

  • Twix is higher in vitamin B12, yet pretzel is higher in iron, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and fiber.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 93% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pretzel is lower.
  • The glycemic index of twix is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types in this article.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +292.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.9%
Contains more IronIron +465.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +271.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.04mg
~equal in Selenium ~4.4µg

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% 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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +375.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196%
Contains more FolateFolate +538.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +748.1%
Contains more WaterWater +35.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.1%
Contains more OtherOther +190.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +311%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Pretzel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.96g 0.391g 84%
Iron 0.81mg 4.58mg 47%
Sodium 198mg 1240mg 45%
Folate 26µg 166µg 35%
Fats 24.85g 2.93g 34%
Manganese 0.273mg 1.015mg 32%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 5.27mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.424mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Protein 4.91g 10.04g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.332mg 10%
Fiber 1.1g 3.4g 9%
Calcium 106mg 27mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.988g 0.727g 6%
Calories 502kcal 384kcal 6%
Copper 0.197mg 0.156mg 5%
Carbs 64.8g 80.39g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 1.291g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.074mg 4%
Phosphorus 105mg 128mg 3%
Choline 20.9mg 29.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.47mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2.1mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 2.8µg 2%
Potassium 186mg 223mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.322mg 1%
Net carbs 63.7g 76.99g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 48.25g 2.21g N/A
Zinc 1.06mg 1.04mg 0%
Selenium 4.3µg 4.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.342g 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 1042mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.569g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.