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Butterfinger vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Butterfinger and Caramel

  • Butterfinger has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Iron, and Fiber, however, Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Butterfinger covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 35% more than Caramel.
  • Caramel has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Candies, caramels.

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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 34% 11% 19% 30% 64% 27% 42% 30% 64% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +182.4%
Contains more IronIron +464.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +972.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4354.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +283.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.5%
~equal in Potassium ~214mg
~equal in Sodium ~245mg

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% 34% 0% 30% 14% 50% 22% 16% 5% 5.5% 21% 8.2%
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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1689.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +133.3%
Contains more WaterWater +591.1%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
~equal in Carbs ~77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.164 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +232%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.478g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Caramel Opinion
Calories 459kcal 382kcal Butterfinger
Protein 5.4g 4.6g Butterfinger
Fats 18.9g 8.1g Butterfinger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Net carbs 70.9g 77g Caramel
Carbs 72.9g 77g Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 48mg 17mg Butterfinger
Calcium 36mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 220mg 214mg Butterfinger
Iron 0.79mg 0.14mg Butterfinger
Sugar 45.9g 65.5g Butterfinger
Fiber 2g 0g Butterfinger
Copper 0.193mg 0.018mg Butterfinger
Zinc 1mg 0.44mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 97mg 114mg Caramel
Sodium 230mg 245mg Butterfinger
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 1.72mg 0.46mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg 0.011mg Butterfinger
Selenium 2.9µg 1.8µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.103mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 0.148mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.056mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.8µg Butterfinger
Folate 28µg 4µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Caramel
Choline 15mg 8mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 9.5g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g 1.542g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 3.478g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfinger Caramel
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
16%
Butterfinger
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.024g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in minerals
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. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.