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Butterfinger vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butterfinger and Carob

  • Butterfinger has more Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Carob is richer in Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Carob covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 98% more than Butterfinger.
  • Carob has 4 times less Manganese than Butterfinger. Butterfinger has 0.49mg of Manganese, while Carob has 0.14mg.
  • Butterfinger contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Candies, carob, unsweetened.

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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
3
:
7
Carob
Carob
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Calcium +741.7%
Contains more Iron +63.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Potassium +187.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +253%
Contains more Selenium +79.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.183
Butterfinger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
Carob
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Calcium +741.7%
Contains more Iron +63.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Potassium +187.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +253%
Contains more Selenium +79.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.183

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
4
:
7
Carob
Carob
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.57
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%
Carob
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 32% 0% 2% 25% 42% 20% 45% 30% 16% 35% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.57

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
1
:
4
Carob
Carob
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
Contains more Protein +50.9%
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Butterfinger
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Carob
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
Contains more Protein +50.9%
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Other +69.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
3
:
0
Carob
Carob
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +959.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +972.5%
Butterfinger
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.164 g
Carob
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +959.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +972.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Carob Opinion
Net carbs 70.9g 52.49g Butterfinger
Protein 5.4g 8.15g Carob
Fats 18.9g 31.36g Carob
Carbs 72.9g 56.29g Butterfinger
Calories 459kcal 540kcal Carob
Sugar 45.9g 34.11g Carob
Fiber 2g 3.8g Carob
Calcium 36mg 303mg Carob
Iron 0.79mg 1.29mg Carob
Magnesium 48mg 36mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 97mg 126mg Carob
Potassium 220mg 633mg Carob
Sodium 230mg 107mg Carob
Zinc 1mg 3.53mg Carob
Copper 0.193mg 0.183mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg 0.14mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.9µg 5.2µg Carob
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Carob
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Carob
Vitamin E 1.72mg 1.57mg Butterfinger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.1mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.178mg Carob
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 1.04mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.13mg Carob
Folate 28µg 21µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.28µg Carob
Vitamin K 2.2µg 7.7µg Carob
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g 0g Carob
Saturated Fat 9.5g 29.018g Butterfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g 0.483g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 0.295g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterfinger Carob
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
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.518g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.