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Apple butter vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple butter and Butterfinger

  • Apple butter has less Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Manganese than Butterfinger.
  • Butterfinger covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 47% more than Apple butter.
  • Apple butter has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fruit butters, apple 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.2% 8% 12% 27% 1.6% 3.4% 2% 41% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 11% 19% 30% 64% 27% 42% 30% 64% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.8%
Contains more IronIron +154.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1112.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +625%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 1.3% 1% 0% 2.3% 4.4% 1.4% 2.9% 8.5% 0% 2.3% 0.75% 1.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 34% 0% 30% 14% 50% 22% 16% 5% 5.5% 21% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3340%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3385.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +655.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +144.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2700%
Contains more CholineCholine +614.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 56%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 42.47 g
Water: 56.45 g
Other: 0.39 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 WaterWater +4489.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1284.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.7%
Contains more OtherOther +302.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 10% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.164 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31893.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3666.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple butter Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 173kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Protein 0.39g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 0.3g 18.9g Butterfinger
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Apple butter
Net carbs 40.97g 70.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 42.47g 72.9g Butterfinger
Magnesium 4mg 48mg Butterfinger
Calcium 14mg 36mg Butterfinger
Potassium 91mg 220mg Butterfinger
Iron 0.31mg 0.79mg Butterfinger
Sugar 35.3g 45.9g Apple butter
Fiber 1.5g 2g Butterfinger
Copper 0.08mg 0.193mg Butterfinger
Zinc 0.06mg 1mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 8mg 97mg Butterfinger
Sodium 15mg 230mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Apple butter
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Apple butter
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.315mg 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 0.4µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.062mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.069mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 0.9µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 1µg 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Apple butter
Choline 2.1mg 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 0.053g 9.5g Apple butter
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple butter Butterfinger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2%
Apple butter
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apple butter
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.447g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Apple butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168816/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.