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Butterfinger vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Butterfinger and Brown sugar

  • 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 Saturated Fat.

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

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

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.
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
9
:
0
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
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 +∞%
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%
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%
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
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
3
:
2
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Protein +4400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +248.9%
Contains more Carbs +34.6%
Equal in Water - 1.34
Butterfinger
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +4400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +248.9%
Contains more Carbs +34.6%
Equal in Water - 1.34

Comparison summary table

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

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Butterfinger Brown sugar
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
17%
Butterfinger
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
11%
Brown sugar

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. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.