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Whatchamacallit vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between whatchamacallit and twix

  • Whatchamacallit has more vitamin B3; however, twix is richer in copper, selenium, and zinc.
  • Whatchamacallit contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than twix. Whatchamacallit contains 2.47mg of vitamin B3, while twix contains 1.109mg.
  • Twix contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, WHATCHAMACALLIT Candy Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars.

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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 20% 35% 27% 42% 40% 12% 59% 39% 43% 3.8%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.9%
Contains more IronIron +39.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +514.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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 3% 13% 25% 0% 28% 48% 46% 16% 9.2% 46% 11% 14% 14%
Twix
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.208mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.265mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Twix
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5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.7%
Contains more OtherOther +66.1%
Contains more WaterWater +39.1%
~equal in Fats ~24.85g
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
79% 17% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whatchamacallit Twix DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 2.47mg 1.109mg 9%
Copper 0.12mg 0.197mg 9%
Saturated fat 17.04g 18.96g 9%
Selenium 0.7µg 4.3µg 7%
Protein 8.04g 4.91g 6%
Zinc 0.43mg 1.06mg 6%
Phosphorus 138mg 105mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.155mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.27mg 0.74mg 4%
Sodium 299mg 198mg 4%
Iron 1.13mg 0.81mg 4%
Fiber 1.9g 1.1g 3%
Potassium 303mg 186mg 3%
Folate 18µg 26µg 2%
Cholesterol 12mg 7mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.78g 2.988g 2%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.273mg 2%
Fats 23.68g 24.85g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.33µg 2%
Vitamin A 38µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 5.6µg 1%
Choline 25mg 20.9mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 0.628g 1%
Caffeine 10mg 7mg 1%
Carbs 63.23g 64.8g 1%
Calcium 118mg 106mg 1%
Calories 494kcal 502kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 61.33g 63.7g N/A
Magnesium 28mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 48.86g 48.25g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.208mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.265mg 0%
Trans fat 0.12g 0.342g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whatchamacallit Twix
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
21%
Whatchamacallit
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Whatchamacallit
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
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. Whatchamacallit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168770/nutrients
  2. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/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.