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Brown sugar vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brown sugar and Butterfinger

  • Brown sugar has less Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc than Butterfinger.
  • Butterfinger covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 48% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar.

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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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
8
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
Contains more Calcium +130.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2325%
Contains more Potassium +65.4%
Contains more Zinc +3233.3%
Contains more Copper +310.6%
Contains more Manganese +665.6%
Contains more Selenium +141.7%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Butterfinger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
Contains more Calcium +130.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2325%
Contains more Potassium +65.4%
Contains more Zinc +3233.3%
Contains more Copper +310.6%
Contains more Manganese +665.6%
Contains more Selenium +141.7%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
0
:
9
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2308.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brown sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Butterfinger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 31% 15% 50% 23% 16% 22% 5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2308.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
3
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
Contains more Carbs +34.6%
Contains more Protein +4400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +248.9%
Equal in Water - 1.23
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Butterfinger
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Carbs +34.6%
Contains more Protein +4400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +248.9%
Equal in Water - 1.23

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Butterfinger Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 70.9g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 0g 18.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 98.09g 72.9g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 45.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 0g 2g Butterfinger
Calcium 83mg 36mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.79mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 9mg 48mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 4mg 97mg Butterfinger
Potassium 133mg 220mg Butterfinger
Sodium 28mg 230mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 1mg Butterfinger
Copper 0.047mg 0.193mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.064mg 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 1.2µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin E 0mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.062mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.069mg Butterfinger
Folate 1µg 28µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 9.5g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.164g Butterfinger

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Brown sugar Butterfinger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2%
Brown sugar
17%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.5g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/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.