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White chocolate vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between White chocolate and Twix?

  • White chocolate is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Twix is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Twix's daily need coverage for Copper is 15% more.
  • White chocolate has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Twix. While White chocolate has 0.608mg of Vitamin B5, Twix has only 0.265mg.

We used Candies, white chocolate and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars types 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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
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 +87.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more IronIron +237.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3312.5%
~equal in Selenium ~4.3µg

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 1.7% 1.8% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
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% 4% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +62.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +271.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 +19.6%
Contains more FatsFats +29.1%
Contains more OtherOther +24%
Contains more WaterWater +225.4%
~equal in Carbs ~64.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +204.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.96g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Twix Opinion
Calories 539kcal 502kcal White chocolate
Protein 5.87g 4.91g White chocolate
Fats 32.09g 24.85g White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.6mg Twix
Net carbs 59.04g 63.7g Twix
Carbs 59.24g 64.8g Twix
Cholesterol 21mg 7mg Twix
Magnesium 12mg 27mg Twix
Calcium 199mg 106mg White chocolate
Potassium 286mg 186mg White chocolate
Iron 0.24mg 0.81mg Twix
Sugar 59g 48.25g Twix
Fiber 0.2g 1.1g Twix
Copper 0.06mg 0.197mg Twix
Zinc 0.74mg 1.06mg Twix
Phosphorus 176mg 105mg White chocolate
Sodium 90mg 198mg White chocolate
Vitamin A 30IU 67IU Twix
Vitamin A 9µg 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.008mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 4.5µg 4.3µg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.208mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.109mg Twix
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.265mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.025mg White chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.33µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg 5.6µg White chocolate
Folate 7µg 26µg Twix
Trans Fat 0g 0.342g White chocolate
Choline 29.5mg 20.9mg White chocolate
Saturated Fat 19.412g 18.96g Twix
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g 2.988g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0.628g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate 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
22%
White chocolate
18%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twix
Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twix
Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twix
Twix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.452g)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix
Twix is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.