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Twizzlers vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Twizzlers and Maple sugar

  • Twizzlers have more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Maple sugar is richer in Iron, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Iron is 17% more.
  • Maple sugar contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS and Sugars, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1025%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +640.5%
Contains more IronIron +475%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%

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.
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%
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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2200%
Contains more FatsFats +1220%
Contains more WaterWater +87.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.5%
Contains more OtherOther +15.9%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2837.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers Maple sugar Opinion
Calories 347kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Protein 2.3g 0.1g Twizzlers
Fats 2.64g 0.2g Twizzlers
Net carbs 78.77g 90.9g Maple sugar
Carbs 79.37g 90.9g Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg Maple sugar
Calcium 8mg 90mg Maple sugar
Potassium 37mg 274mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.28mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Sugar 51.35g 84.87g Twizzlers
Fiber 0.6g 0g Twizzlers
Copper 0.099mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 24mg 3mg Twizzlers
Sodium 195mg 11mg Maple sugar
Manganese 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin B1 0.009mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B2 0.013mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B3 0.04mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.003mg Maple sugar
Choline 2.1mg Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 0.54g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.88g 0.064g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.1g Twizzlers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.504g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar 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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.