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Twix vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between twix and maple syrup

  • Twix has more copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, iron, vitamin B1, and selenium, while maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need for manganese, 115% more than twix.
  • The amount of saturated fat in maple syrup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Syrups, maple.

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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
5
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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +636.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +994.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +616.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +965.2%
~equal in Calcium ~102mg

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
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +636.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +510.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12175%
Contains more FatsFats +41316.7%
Contains more OtherOther +157.4%
Contains more WaterWater +665.7%
~equal in Carbs ~67.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
2
84% 13% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27063.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3594.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Maple syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 0.273mg 2.908mg 115%
Saturated fat 18.96g 0.007g 86%
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 1.27mg 82%
Fats 24.85g 0.06g 38%
Copper 0.197mg 0.018mg 20%
Phosphorus 105mg 2mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Calories 502kcal 260kcal 12%
Protein 4.91g 0.04g 10%
Iron 0.81mg 0.11mg 9%
Sodium 198mg 12mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.066mg 7%
Folate 26µg 0µg 7%
Selenium 4.3µg 0.6µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.988g 0.011g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.081mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.036mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Zinc 1.06mg 1.47mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.017g 4%
Choline 20.9mg 1.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.002mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 21mg 1%
Carbs 64.8g 67.04g 1%
Potassium 186mg 212mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 63.7g 67.04g N/A
Calcium 106mg 102mg 0%
Sugar 48.25g 60.46g N/A
Trans fat 0.342g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Maple 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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.953g)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.