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Carob vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carob and Butterfinger

  • Carob has more Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Fiber, however, Butterfinger is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Carob covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 98% more than Butterfinger.
  • Butterfinger has 8 times less Calcium than Carob. Carob has 303mg of Calcium, while Butterfinger has 36mg.
  • Butterfinger contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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.
Carob
Carob
7
:
3
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
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%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Equal in Copper - 0.193
Carob
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Butterfinger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
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%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Equal in Copper - 0.193

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.
Carob
Carob
7
:
4
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.72
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.72

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
Carob
4
:
1
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
Contains more Protein +50.9%
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
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
Butterfinger
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +50.9%
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carob
Carob
0
:
3
Butterfinger
Butterfinger
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +959.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +972.5%
Carob
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Butterfinger
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.164 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.
Carob Butterfinger
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 Carob Butterfinger Opinion
Net carbs 52.49g 70.9g Butterfinger
Protein 8.15g 5.4g Carob
Fats 31.36g 18.9g Carob
Carbs 56.29g 72.9g Butterfinger
Calories 540kcal 459kcal Carob
Sugar 34.11g 45.9g Carob
Fiber 3.8g 2g Carob
Calcium 303mg 36mg Carob
Iron 1.29mg 0.79mg Carob
Magnesium 36mg 48mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 126mg 97mg Carob
Potassium 633mg 220mg Carob
Sodium 107mg 230mg Carob
Zinc 3.53mg 1mg Carob
Copper 0.183mg 0.193mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.14mg 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 5.2µg 2.9µg Carob
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Carob
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Carob
Vitamin E 1.57mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 0.062mg Carob
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.37mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.069mg Carob
Folate 21µg 28µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.04µg Carob
Vitamin K 7.7µg 2.2µg Carob
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0g 0.04g Carob
Saturated Fat 29.018g 9.5g Butterfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.483g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carob Butterfinger
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
22%
Carob
17%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carob
34%
Butterfinger

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. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/nutrients
  2. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/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.