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Twix vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Twix and Snickers different?

  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 31% higher.
  • Snickers has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER are the varieties used 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
9
:
Contains more Calcium +17.8%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Equal in Sodium - 189
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +17.8%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Equal in Sodium - 189

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
11
:
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 15% 0% 2% 39% 48% 21% 16% 6% 20% 42% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
2
:
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Other +19%
Equal in Fats - 24.38
Equal in Carbs - 62.85
Equal in Water - 4.47
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Other +19%
Equal in Fats - 24.38
Equal in Carbs - 62.85
Equal in Water - 4.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 63.7g 60.95g Twix
Protein 4.91g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 24.85g 24.38g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 62.85g Twix
Calories 502kcal 488kcal Twix
Sugar 48.25g 46.54g Snickers
Fiber 1.1g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 106mg 90mg Twix
Iron 0.81mg 0.68mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg Twix
Potassium 186mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 189mg Snickers
Zinc 1.06mg Twix
Copper 0.197mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.5mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg Twix
Folate 26µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 9mg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g 0.394g Twix
Saturated Fat 18.96g 12.703g Snickers
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Snickers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Twix
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 Sugar?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.257g)

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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.