Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Butterfinger vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Butterfinger and Chocolate

  • Butterfinger has more Vitamin B3, while Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 93% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Butterfinger. Butterfinger contains 2.649mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate contains 0.725mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Butterfinger is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

Infographic

Butterfinger vs Chocolate infographic
Infographic link

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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.1%
Contains more IronIron +915.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +432.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +101%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.6%
~equal in Selenium ~3µg

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 0% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +384%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +475%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +268.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more WaterWater +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +65.5%
~equal in Protein ~4.88g
~equal in Other ~1.7g

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfinger Chocolate Opinion
Calories 459kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 5.4g 4.88g Butterfinger
Fats 18.9g 31.28g Chocolate
Net carbs 70.9g 54.17g Butterfinger
Carbs 72.9g 61.17g Butterfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Butterfinger
Magnesium 48mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 36mg 56mg Chocolate
Potassium 220mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 0.79mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 45.9g 47.9g Butterfinger
Fiber 2g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.193mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 1mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 97mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 230mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 1.72mg 0.54mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 2.9µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.025mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.05mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B3 2.649mg 0.725mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.297mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.042mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 2.2µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g 0.112g Butterfinger
Choline 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 9.5g 18.519g Butterfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.119g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 3.164g 1.092g Butterfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterfinger Chocolate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butterfinger
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.