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Twix vs. Whatchamacallit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Twix and Whatchamacallit

  • Twix has more Copper, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Whatchamacallit is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Twix contains 6 times more Selenium than Whatchamacallit. Twix contains 4.3µg of Selenium, while Whatchamacallit contains 0.7µg.
  • Whatchamacallit contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, WHATCHAMACALLIT Candy Bar.

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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 20% 35% 27% 42% 40% 12% 59% 39% 43% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +514.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.9%
Contains more IronIron +39.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg

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% 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 3% 8% 25% 0% 28% 48% 46% 16% 9.2% 46% 11% 14% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.26mg

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
8% 24% 63% 3% 2%
Protein: 8.04 g
Fats: 23.68 g
Carbs: 63.23 g
Water: 3.04 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more WaterWater +39.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.7%
Contains more OtherOther +66.1%
~equal in Fats ~23.68g
~equal in Carbs ~63.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
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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
79% 17% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Whatchamacallit Opinion
Calories 502kcal 494kcal Twix
Protein 4.91g 8.04g Whatchamacallit
Fats 24.85g 23.68g Twix
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.9mg Whatchamacallit
Net carbs 63.7g 61.33g Twix
Carbs 64.8g 63.23g Twix
Cholesterol 7mg 12mg Twix
Magnesium 27mg 28mg Whatchamacallit
Calcium 106mg 118mg Whatchamacallit
Potassium 186mg 303mg Whatchamacallit
Iron 0.81mg 1.13mg Whatchamacallit
Sugar 48.25g 48.86g Twix
Fiber 1.1g 1.9g Whatchamacallit
Copper 0.197mg 0.12mg Twix
Zinc 1.06mg 0.43mg Twix
Phosphorus 105mg 138mg Whatchamacallit
Sodium 198mg 299mg Twix
Vitamin A 67IU 134IU Whatchamacallit
Vitamin A 20µg 38µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin E 0.74mg 1.27mg Whatchamacallit
Manganese 0.273mg 0.33mg Whatchamacallit
Selenium 4.3µg 0.7µg Twix
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.11mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.21mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 2.47mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.26mg Twix
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.04mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.37µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin K 5.6µg 4.3µg Twix
Folate 26µg 18µg Twix
Trans Fat 0.342g 0.12g Whatchamacallit
Choline 20.9mg 25mg Whatchamacallit
Saturated Fat 18.96g 17.04g Whatchamacallit
Monounsaturated Fat 2.988g 3.78g Whatchamacallit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 0.83g Whatchamacallit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix Whatchamacallit
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%
Whatchamacallit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
32%
Whatchamacallit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Whatchamacallit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168770/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.