Formulated bar vs Cheese puffs and twists
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA, Chocolate Almond Snack Bar is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Formulated bar 347
Cheese puffs 432
Protein (g)
Formulated bar 7.72
Cheese puffs 8.50
Carbs (g)
Formulated bar 51.7
Cheese puffs 72.3
Fat (g)
Formulated bar 14.2
Cheese puffs 12.1
Fiber (g)
Formulated bar 5.20
Cheese puffs 3.60
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat — 8.50g vs 7.72g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA, Chocolate Almond Snack Bar — 347 vs 432 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA, Chocolate Almond Snack Bar scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Formulated bar | Cheese puffs and twists | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 347 kcal | 432 kcal | -20% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 22.9 g | 3.00 g | +663% |
| Protein | 7.72 g | 8.50 g | -9% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.2 g | 12.1 g | +17% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 51.7 g | 72.3 g | -29% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.20 g | 3.60 g | +44% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.33 g | 2.10 g | +106% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 3.50 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.037 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 2.00 mg | 1.00 mg | +100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 42.5 mg | 21.4 mg | +99% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0.540 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.610 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 7.14 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.909 mg | 0.710 mg | +28% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 182 ug | 97.0 ug | +88% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 182 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 13.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.73 ug | 2.14 ug | +28% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 44.0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 58.0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 30.0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 4.25 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 1209 mg | 357 mg | +239% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.21 mg | 1.28 mg | +73% |
| Magnesium, Mg | — | 41.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | — | 357 mg | |
| Potassium, K | — | 286 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 260 mg | 842 mg | -69% |
| Zinc, Zn | — | 2.14 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.085 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 9.60 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1452 kj | 1809 kj | -20% |
| Ash | 3.00 g | 4.05 g | -26% |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | 7.29 g | +271% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 97.0 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 309 ug | 97.0 ug | +219% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 38.0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 32.0 IU | 250 IU | -87% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 643 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1.10 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.001 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.033 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 1.65 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 0.414 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.026 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 3.47 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | — | 5.74 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 5.43 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.314 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Calcium, Ca +239% in Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA, Chocolate Almond Snack Bar Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +99% in Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA, Chocolate Almond Snack Bar Biotin (Vitamin B7) +88% in Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA, Chocolate Almond Snack Bar Iron, Fe +73% in Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA, Chocolate Almond Snack Bar
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