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Brown sugar vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brown sugar and butterfinger

  • Brown sugar has less manganese, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B1, magnesium, and zinc than butterfinger.
  • Butterfinger covers your daily need for saturated fat, 48% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 more CalciumCalcium +130.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.4%
Contains more IronIron +11.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +310.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2325%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +665.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.7%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2308.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2700%
Contains more CholineCholine +552.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 CarbsCarbs +34.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4400%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +248.9%
~equal in Water ~1.23g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Butterfinger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 9.5g 43%
Fats 0g 18.9g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.164g 21%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.49mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.649mg 16%
Copper 0.047mg 0.193mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.119g 13%
Phosphorus 4mg 97mg 13%
Protein 0.12g 5.4g 11%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.72mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.121mg 10%
Sodium 28mg 230mg 9%
Magnesium 9mg 48mg 9%
Zinc 0.03mg 1mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Carbs 98.09g 72.9g 8%
Folate 1µg 28µg 7%
Calcium 83mg 36mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.37mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.062mg 5%
Calories 380kcal 459kcal 4%
Potassium 133mg 220mg 3%
Selenium 1.2µg 2.9µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.069mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Choline 2.3mg 15mg 2%
Iron 0.71mg 0.79mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 70.9g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 45.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.04g N/A
Caffeine 0mg 1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Butterfinger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Brown sugar
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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 contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.5g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.