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Butterfinger vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butterfinger and M&Ms Peanut different?

  • M&Ms Peanut has more Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Vitamin E , Zinc, Fiber, Folate, and Calcium than Butterfinger.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from M&Ms Peanut is 35% higher.
  • Butterfinger contains 5 times more Sodium than M&Ms Peanut. While Butterfinger contains 230mg of Sodium, M&Ms Peanut contains only 50mg.

Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies 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 Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.9%
Contains more Potassium +57.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +161.7%
Contains more Manganese +35.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%
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 31% 44% 50% 82% 31% 7% 48% 169% 87% 23%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.9%
Contains more Potassium +57.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +161.7%
Contains more Manganese +35.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.4%
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 5% 57% 0% 0% 16% 25% 64% 38% 21% 42% 40% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +20.5%
Contains more Other +17.2%
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Contains more Fats +38.3%
Contains more Water +101.6%
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more Carbs +20.5%
Contains more Other +17.2%
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Contains more Fats +38.3%
Contains more Water +101.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.169
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.456
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.164 g
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.456 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.169
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.456

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 70.9g 56.78g Butterfinger
Protein 5.4g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 18.9g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 72.9g 60.48g Butterfinger
Calories 459kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 45.9g 50.75g Butterfinger
Fiber 2g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 36mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 0.79mg 1.16mg M&Ms Peanut
Magnesium 48mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 97mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 220mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 230mg 50mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.193mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.49mg 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 2.9µg 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 1.72mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.063mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.106mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 28µg 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 2.2µg 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g 0.328g Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 9.5g 10.169g Butterfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterfinger M&Ms Peanut
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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.85g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.669g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.