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Butterfinger vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butterfinger and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B1 than Butterfinger.
  • Butterfinger's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 37% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taffy (candy) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +350%
Contains more Iron +7800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +9600%
Contains more Potassium +7233.3%
Contains more Zinc +376.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +7800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +9600%
Contains more Potassium +7233.3%
Contains more Zinc +376.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%

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 E +1811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17900%
Contains more Fats +467.6%
Contains more Other +582.6%
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Water +294.3%
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +17900%
Contains more Fats +467.6%
Contains more Other +582.6%
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Water +294.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +510.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2514.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.164 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +510.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2514.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterfinger Taffy (candy)
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 70.9g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 5.4g 0.03g Butterfinger
Fats 18.9g 3.33g Butterfinger
Carbs 72.9g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 459kcal 397kcal Butterfinger
Sugar 45.9g 68.48g Butterfinger
Fiber 2g 0g Butterfinger
Calcium 36mg 8mg Butterfinger
Iron 0.79mg 0.01mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 48mg 0mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 97mg 1mg Butterfinger
Potassium 220mg 3mg Butterfinger
Sodium 230mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 1mg 0.21mg Butterfinger
Copper 0.193mg 0mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg 0mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.9µg 0.7µg Butterfinger
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 1.72mg 0.09mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.028mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.012mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 0.002mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.004mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0mg Butterfinger
Folate 28µg 0µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.01µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg Butterfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g 0.131g Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 9.5g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g 0.838g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 0.121g Butterfinger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterfinger Taffy (candy)
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%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.451g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.