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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.
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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +437.6%
Contains more IronIron +369.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1009%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2580%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
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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
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.6%
Contains more WaterWater +436.6%
Contains more OtherOther +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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 502kcal 290kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 0g Twix
Fats 24.85g 0g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Twix
Net carbs 63.7g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 64.8g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 27mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 106mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 186mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 0.81mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 48.25g 74.9g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 0g Twix
Copper 0.197mg 0.13mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.41mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 56mg Twix
Sodium 198mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Twix
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0mg Twix
Manganese 0.273mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 4.3µg 1.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0µg Twix
Folate 26µg 0µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g Sorghum syrup
Choline 20.9mg 13.3mg Twix
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 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
21%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
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.