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Butterfinger vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butterfinger and Fudge different?

  • Butterfinger is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Fudge is richer in Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Butterfinger is 15% higher.
  • Butterfinger contains 10 times more Vitamin E than Fudge. While Butterfinger contains 1.72mg of Vitamin E , Fudge contains only 0.18mg.
  • Fudge has less Sodium.

Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.6%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.1%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Zinc +11%
Contains more Copper +70.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.6%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.1%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Zinc +11%
Contains more Copper +70.5%

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.
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Fudge
Contains more Vitamin E +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125.9%
Contains more Fats +81.6%
Contains more Other +65.3%
Contains more Water +697.6%
Equal in Carbs - 76.44
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +125.9%
Contains more Fats +81.6%
Contains more Other +65.3%
Contains more Water +697.6%
Equal in Carbs - 76.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +748.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.1%
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.164 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +748.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 70.9g 74.74g Fudge
Protein 5.4g 2.39g Butterfinger
Fats 18.9g 10.41g Butterfinger
Carbs 72.9g 76.44g Fudge
Calories 459kcal 411kcal Butterfinger
Sugar 45.9g 73.12g Butterfinger
Fiber 2g 1.7g Butterfinger
Calcium 36mg 49mg Fudge
Iron 0.79mg 1.77mg Fudge
Magnesium 48mg 36mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 97mg 71mg Butterfinger
Potassium 220mg 134mg Butterfinger
Sodium 230mg 45mg Fudge
Zinc 1mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.193mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.49mg 0.422mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.9µg 2.5µg Butterfinger
Vitamin A 0IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 1.72mg 0.18mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.026mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 0.176mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.14mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.012mg Butterfinger
Folate 28µg 4µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.4µg Butterfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g 0.165g Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 9.5g 6.448g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g 2.943g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 0.373g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfinger Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.052g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.