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Twizzlers vs. Whatchamacallit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Twizzlers and Whatchamacallit

  • Twizzlers contain less Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Whatchamacallit.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Whatchamacallit is 82% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS 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.
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 20% 35% 27% 42% 40% 12% 59% 39% 43% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1375%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +718.9%
Contains more IronIron +303.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +475%

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 3% 8% 25% 0% 28% 48% 46% 16% 9.2% 46% 11% 14% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
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 CarbsCarbs +25.5%
Contains more WaterWater +393.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +249.6%
Contains more FatsFats +797%
Contains more OtherOther +191.3%

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
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 -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +101.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +492.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers Whatchamacallit Opinion
Calories 347kcal 494kcal Whatchamacallit
Protein 2.3g 8.04g Whatchamacallit
Fats 2.64g 23.68g Whatchamacallit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Whatchamacallit
Net carbs 78.77g 61.33g Twizzlers
Carbs 79.37g 63.23g Twizzlers
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Twizzlers
Magnesium 28mg Whatchamacallit
Calcium 8mg 118mg Whatchamacallit
Potassium 37mg 303mg Whatchamacallit
Iron 0.28mg 1.13mg Whatchamacallit
Sugar 51.35g 48.86g Whatchamacallit
Fiber 0.6g 1.9g Whatchamacallit
Copper 0.12mg Whatchamacallit
Zinc 0.43mg Whatchamacallit
Phosphorus 24mg 138mg Whatchamacallit
Sodium 195mg 299mg Twizzlers
Vitamin A 0IU 134IU Whatchamacallit
Vitamin A 38µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin E 1.27mg Whatchamacallit
Manganese 0.33mg Whatchamacallit
Selenium 0.7µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B1 0.11mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B2 0.21mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B3 2.47mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B5 0.26mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B12 0.37µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin K 4.3µg Whatchamacallit
Folate 18µg Whatchamacallit
Trans Fat 0.12g Twizzlers
Choline 25mg Whatchamacallit
Saturated Fat 0.54g 17.04g Twizzlers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.88g 3.78g Whatchamacallit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.83g Whatchamacallit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers Whatchamacallit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
21%
Whatchamacallit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
32%
Whatchamacallit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.