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

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How are M&Ms Peanut and Butterfinger 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.
  • M&Ms Peanut contains 8 times more Vitamin B12 than Butterfinger. While M&Ms Peanut contains 0.32µg of Vitamin B12, Butterfinger contains only 0.04µg.
  • M&Ms Peanut has less Sodium.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar 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 31% 44% 50% 82% 31% 7% 48% 169% 87% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
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 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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.1%
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%
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 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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Contains more Fats +38.3%
Contains more Water +101.6%
Contains more Carbs +20.5%
Contains more Other +17.2%
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 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 Protein +77.2%
Contains more Fats +38.3%
Contains more Water +101.6%
Contains more Carbs +20.5%
Contains more Other +17.2%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut 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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
17%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
34%
Butterfinger

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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.