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Twix vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between twix and white chocolate?

  • Twix is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B1, and iron, yet white chocolate is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for copper is 15% more.
  • Twix has 34 times more manganese than white chocolate. While twix has 0.273mg of manganese, white chocolate has only 0.008mg.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, white chocolate types 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
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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more IronIron +237.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3312.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
~equal in Selenium ~4.5µg

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
5
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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +62.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
2
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +225.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.6%
Contains more FatsFats +29.1%
Contains more OtherOther +24%
~equal in Carbs ~59.24g

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +204.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~19.412g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix White chocolate DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 2.988g 9.097g 15%
Copper 0.197mg 0.06mg 15%
Manganese 0.273mg 0.008mg 12%
Fats 24.85g 32.09g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.56µg 10%
Phosphorus 105mg 176mg 10%
Calcium 106mg 199mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.063mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.608mg 7%
Iron 0.81mg 0.24mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.282mg 6%
Cholesterol 7mg 21mg 5%
Sodium 198mg 90mg 5%
Folate 26µg 7µg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 12mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0.2g 4%
Potassium 186mg 286mg 3%
Zinc 1.06mg 0.74mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 1.013g 3%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 9.1µg 3%
Calories 502kcal 539kcal 2%
Choline 20.9mg 29.5mg 2%
Saturated fat 18.96g 19.412g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.056mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 0.745mg 2%
Protein 4.91g 5.87g 2%
Carbs 64.8g 59.24g 2%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.96mg 1%
Vitamin A 20µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 63.7g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 48.25g 59g N/A
Selenium 4.3µg 4.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.342g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Twix
Twix is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.452g)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.