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Twix vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Twix and Sorghum syrup

  • Twix has more Vitamin B12, and Copper, however, Sorghum syrup is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Twix covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 95% more than Sorghum syrup.
  • Sorghum syrup has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Syrups, sorghum.

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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +158.5%
Contains more Copper +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +152.9%
Contains more Calcium +41.5%
Contains more Iron +369.1%
Contains more Magnesium +270.4%
Contains more Potassium +437.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Manganese +460.4%
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 45% 143% 72% 24% 89% 2% 12% 44% 200% 10%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +158.5%
Contains more Copper +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +152.9%
Contains more Calcium +41.5%
Contains more Iron +369.1%
Contains more Magnesium +270.4%
Contains more Potassium +437.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Manganese +460.4%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2580%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 2% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2580%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +15.6%
Contains more Water +436.6%
Contains more Other +98.3%
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +15.6%
Contains more Water +436.6%
Contains more Other +98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Sorghum syrup Opinion
Net carbs 63.7g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Protein 4.91g 0g Twix
Fats 24.85g 0g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Calories 502kcal 290kcal Twix
Sugar 48.25g 74.9g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 0g Twix
Calcium 106mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 0.81mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 27mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 105mg 56mg Twix
Potassium 186mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 198mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 1.06mg 0.41mg Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.13mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 4.3µg 1.7µg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.1mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.1mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Folate 26µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0µg Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Sorghum syrup
Trans Fat 0.342g Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 18.96g 0g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 0g Twix
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0g Twix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twix Sorghum syrup
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
22%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.65g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.