The Biggest Difference Between Red Vines And Twizzlers
There have been several famous candy company rivalries over the years, some of which have become the stuff of legend in the candy industry. For example, Nestle vs. Mars, Hershey's and Cadbury, Mars vs. Hershey's, and Ferrero vs. Lindt are a few of the confection companies that have gone head-to-head over the years to be the top producer of their sweet treats.
Another iconic "feud" in the candy world is Twizzlers and Red Vines. Fans of each candy have been known to engage in a friendly competition between the two. Some fans of Twizzlers argue that Red Vines don't have enough flavor, while Red Vines fans say that Twizzlers are overly sweet and lack the classic licorice flavor. Those who aren't huge fans of licorice candy may not be able to tell the differences between the two candies, but one stands out, no matter which one you prefer. Here are the differences between the two chewy candies.
It all comes down to the ingredients
Both Twizzlers and Red Vines candy are long, thin, twisted rope-shaped, chewy candy that are often bright red in color. It is important to note that these two candies come in a variety of flavors, including grape, strawberry, cherry, watermelon, black licorice, and chocolate. Both are made from some basic ingredients– wheat flour, sugar, corn syrup, and artificial flavoring– but the ingredients are where you can see the most significant difference between Red Vines and Twizzlers.
Red Vines do not contain as many artificial colors and flavors as Twizzlers. Twizzlers have nearly double the ingredients as Red Vines, and they contain a higher amount of sugar per serving. Because of this, many Red Vine fans say that their favorite of the two rope candies is healthier. However, if you look at the labels, Twizzlers only has five more calories than Red Vines. So what else is different between the two?
Other subtle differences
There are other differences to note, such as Twizzlers having a firmer texture and being slightly more difficult to chew than Red Vines, which have a softer, chewier texture. And if you want to talk flavor, all that sugar in Twizzlers does make the candy sweeter than Red Vines. Red Vines has more of a licorice flavor, which is odd since only the black licorice version of the candy contains any actual licorice.
Twizzlers were the first of the two candies to be invented. It was created in 1845, making it one of the oldest candies in the country. The Hershey Company bought it in the 1970s after it gained popularity in the 1960s. Red Vines candy has been around for over a century, being created in 1914, but it didn't really take off in popularity until the 1950s when movie-goers claimed it as a favorite treat.