Twizzlers vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between twizzlers and sugar?

Twizzlers are higher in protein and monounsaturated fat, yet sugar is higher in carbs.
The amount of sodium in sugar is lower.

We used Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS and Sugars, granulated types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Twizzlers

Sugar

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+1750%
Contains more IronIron	+460%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+∞%

Contains more CopperCopper	+∞%
Contains more ZincZinc	+∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+∞%

~equal in Magnesium ~0mg

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Twizzlers

Sugar

Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2

+∞%

~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

~equal in Folate ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Sodium	195mg	1mg	8%
Carbs	79.37g	99.98g	7%
Protein	2.3g	0g	5%
Monounsaturated fat	1.88g	0g	5%
Fats	2.64g	0g	4%
Iron	0.28mg	0.05mg	3%
Phosphorus	24mg	0mg	3%
Calories	347kcal	387kcal	2%
Fiber	0.6g	0g	2%
Saturated fat	0.54g	0g	2%
Calcium	8mg	1mg	1%
Potassium	37mg	2mg	1%
Copper		0.007mg	1%
Selenium		0.6µg	1%
Vitamin B2		0.019mg	1%
Polyunsaturated fat	0.14g	0g	1%
Weight per 100 calories	29g	26g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	3.7		N/A
Net carbs	78.77g	99.98g	N/A
Sugar	51.35g	99.8g	N/A
Zinc		0.01mg	0%
Manganese		0.004mg	0%