Twix

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Twix

Twix · 2*25g

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
493
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatHigh sugarModerate salt
Barcode
5000159559485
Category
Bars
Serving size
50 g
Sold in
Morocco, South Africa

At a glance

Twix is a product in the category “Bars”. It provides 493 kcal (2,065 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 50 g contains about 247 kcal, or 12% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 33% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 150% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 86% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 4 additives: E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E500 - Sodium carbonates, and E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate. It is sold in Morocco and South Africa.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (50 g)
Energy 2,065 kJ / 493 kcal 25% 1,033 kJ / 247 kcal
Fat 24 g 34% 12 g
Saturated fat 14 g 70% 7 g
Carbohydrates 65 g 25% 33 g
Sugars 48 g 53% 24 g
Added sugars 77 g 38 g
Polyols 0 g 0 g
Starch 6.9 g 3.5 g
Fibre 0.8 g 3% 0.4 g
Protein 4.6 g 9% 2.3 g
Salt 0.39 g 7% 0.2 g
Cholesterol 0.78 mg 0.39 mg
Alcohol 0 % vol
Vitamin A 1.5 µg 0.76 µg
Vitamin D 0.02 µg < 0.01 µg
Vitamin E 1.1 mg 0.54 mg
Vitamin C 0.21 mg 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.12 µg 0.06 µg
Calcium 43 mg 21 mg
Iron 0.33 mg 0.16 mg
Magnesium 13 mg 6.6 mg
Potassium 92 mg 46 mg
Zinc 0.37 mg 0.18 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 1,154 products in the category “Bars”.

Energy +13%
This product: 493 kcal Category median: 437.5 kcal
Sugars +33%
This product: 48 g Category median: 36 g
Fat +20%
This product: 24 g Category median: 20 g
Saturated fat +150%
This product: 14 g Category median: 5.6 g
Salt +86%
This product: 0.4 g Category median: 0.2 g
Protein -38%
This product: 4.6 g Category median: 7.4 g
Fibre -86%
This product: 0.8 g Category median: 5.8 g

Ingredients

sugar, glucose syrup, wheat flour, palm fat, skimmed milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, whey powder, butter, sweet whey powder, emulsifier, soy lecithin, raising agent, sodium bicarbonate, salt, flavoring, may contain nuts, other cereals containing gluten

Allergens

GlutenMilkSoybeans

May contain traces of

Tree nuts

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Twix?

Twix contains 493 kcal per 100 g, which is about 247 kcal per serving of 50 g.

Is Twix vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Twix contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Twix contain palm oil?

Yes, the ingredient list of Twix includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.

Which additives does Twix contain?

Twix contains E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E500 - Sodium carbonates, and E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate.

Which allergens are in Twix?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Twix lists these allergens: Gluten, Milk, and Soybeans. Always check the package.

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