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Ice cream vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ice cream and Butterfinger

  • Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, yet Butterfinger is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Butterfinger is 21% higher.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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.
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Iron +777.8%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +44.9%
Contains more Copper +739.1%
Contains more Manganese +6025%
Contains more Selenium +61.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 97
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Iron +777.8%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +44.9%
Contains more Copper +739.1%
Contains more Manganese +6025%
Contains more Selenium +61.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 97

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +875%
Contains more Vitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +460%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +875%
Contains more Vitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +460%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4859.3%
Contains more Protein +54.3%
Contains more Fats +71.8%
Contains more Carbs +208.9%
Contains more Other +74.4%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
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 Water +4859.3%
Contains more Protein +54.3%
Contains more Fats +71.8%
Contains more Carbs +208.9%
Contains more Other +74.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +600%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.164 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Butterfinger Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 70.9g Butterfinger
Protein 3.5g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 11g 18.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 23.6g 72.9g Butterfinger
Calories 207kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Sugar 21.22g 45.9g Ice cream
Fiber 0.7g 2g Butterfinger
Calcium 128mg 36mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.79mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 14mg 48mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 105mg 97mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 220mg Butterfinger
Sodium 80mg 230mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 1mg Butterfinger
Copper 0.023mg 0.193mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.008mg 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 1.8µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin A 421IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.062mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.37mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.069mg Butterfinger
Folate 5µg 28µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.04µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 9.5g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
17%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.