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Butterfinger vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butterfinger and Sugar

  • Butterfinger is richer than Sugar in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butterfinger is 48% higher.
  • Sugar contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Sugars, granulated.

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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
9
:
1
Sugar
Sugar
Contains more Calcium +3500%
Contains more Iron +1480%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10900%
Contains more Zinc +9900%
Contains more Copper +2657.1%
Contains more Manganese +12150%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Butterfinger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
Sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3500%
Contains more Iron +1480%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10900%
Contains more Zinc +9900%
Contains more Copper +2657.1%
Contains more Manganese +12150%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%

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
Sugar
Sugar
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
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% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
4
:
1
Sugar
Sugar
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6050%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Butterfinger
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Sugar
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6050%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 70.9g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 5.4g 0g Butterfinger
Fats 18.9g 0g Butterfinger
Carbs 72.9g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 459kcal 387kcal Butterfinger
Sugar 45.9g 99.8g Butterfinger
Fiber 2g 0g Butterfinger
Calcium 36mg 1mg Butterfinger
Iron 0.79mg 0.05mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 48mg 0mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 97mg 0mg Butterfinger
Potassium 220mg 2mg Butterfinger
Sodium 230mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 1mg 0.01mg Butterfinger
Copper 0.193mg 0.007mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg 0.004mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.9µg 0.6µg Butterfinger
Vitamin E 1.72mg 0mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.019mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 0mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0mg Butterfinger
Folate 28µg 0µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Sugar
Saturated Fat 9.5g 0g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g 0g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 0g Butterfinger

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfinger 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
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.5g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.