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Twizzlers vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are twizzlers and nougat different?

  • Twizzlers are richer in monounsaturated fat, while nougat is higher in fiber.
  • Nougat covers your daily need for fiber, 11% more than twizzlers.
  • Nougat is lower in sodium.

Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS and Candies, nougat, with almonds types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 3.3% 11% 0% 0% 10% 25% 0% 0%
Nougat
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.8%
Contains more IronIron +110.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Nougat
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 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
Nougat
2
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more FatsFats +58.1%
Contains more WaterWater +597.7%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 73% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Nougat
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers Nougat DV% diff.
Vitamin E 2.77mg 18%
Copper 0.134mg 15%
Manganese 0.304mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 11%
Fiber 0.6g 3.3g 11%
Magnesium 32mg 8%
Sodium 195mg 33mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.88g 0g 5%
Saturated fat 0.54g 1.667g 5%
Selenium 2.6µg 5%
Carbs 79.37g 92.39g 4%
Iron 0.28mg 0.59mg 4%
Zinc 0.42mg 4%
Phosphorus 24mg 55mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 3%
Calories 347kcal 398kcal 3%
Protein 2.3g 3.33g 2%
Potassium 37mg 105mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Choline 5.1mg 1%
Fats 2.64g 1.67g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 78.77g 89.09g N/A
Sugar 51.35g 44.97g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers Nougat
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
0%
Twizzlers
9%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/nutrients
  2. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.